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Showing 1 to 6 of 6 for “"childhood diarrhoea"”.
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Sodium and potassium disturbances in childhood diarrhoea
Includes bibliographical references.
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Oral rehydration therapy in childhood diarrhoea : how educated are caregivers?
… medical advance of the century. Dehydration from diarrhoea killed approximately 5 million children per year in the late 1970's. ORT is a simple and inexpensive means of treating diarrhoeal dehydration. Today 25% of the world's children have access to ORT, and it is estimated that every year it …
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Some public health associations with specific enteropathogens in childhood diarrhoea in Cape Town
Background: Diarrhoea remains one of the leading causes of mortality in young children. After dehydration and malnutrition, electrolytes disturbances are an important complication of diarrhoea. In Cape Town, fluctuation of plasma sodium and potassium has been observed in childhood diarrhoea and …
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The association between acute childhood diarrhoea and diarrhoeagenic E.coli present in contaminated soil in informal settlements in Durban
Submitted in fulfillment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Health Sciences in Environmental Health, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2016.
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Factors contributing to the development of dehydration among under five years children with diarrhoea in Thulamela B. Clinics, Vhembe District
Diarrhoea is a major public health problem in Nepal as evident from its increasing incidence and fatality Unlike other diseases, diarrhoea is generally not considered as an illness and, thus most diarrheal cases are either not managed at all or managed at home through traditional approaches. The …
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Prevalence and trends of diarrhoea in children under five in Masiphumelele, Cape Town, South Africa (2019-2023)
Background: Diarrhoea in children under five years is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in SubSaharan Africa. Informal settlements are disproportionately affected due to overcrowding, inadequate sanitation, and unsafe water practices. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of diarrhoea …