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Diarrhea in Children: Causes and Management by Nirmala Roberts is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Diarrhea is a leading cause of death in children under 5 worldwide, mainly due to dehydration. The main types are acute watery diarrhea, dysentery with blood in stool, and persistent diarrhea lasting over 14 days. Risk factors include age under 2, low socioeconomic status, and malnutrition. Treatment focuses on oral rehydration therapy with continued feeding to prevent dehydration and malnutrition. For severe cases, intravenous fluids are given in a hospital setting. Antimicrobials may be used if dysentery
- Author
- Nirmala Roberts
- Language
- EN