Publicação

Acute infectious diarrhea in children.

Detalhes bibliográficos
Resumo:	Diarrhoea is defined either clinically or pathophysiologically. Some epidemiological issues are considered in a global as well as in a national perspective. The main etiologies and pathophysiological mechanisms are referred. Some important natural defenses against intestinal infection are pointed out. Clinical manifestations are briefly described. The main therapeutical guidelines are discussed. Breast milk is referred to as one of the most important preventive measures against acute infectious diarrhoea.
Autores principais:	de Sousa, J S
Ano:	1996
País:	Portugal
Tipo de documento:	artigo
Instituição associada:	Ordem dos Médicos
Idioma:	português
Origem:	Acta Médica Portuguesa

Descrição
Resumo:	Diarrhoea is defined either clinically or pathophysiologically. Some epidemiological issues are considered in a global as well as in a national perspective. The main etiologies and pathophysiological mechanisms are referred. Some important natural defenses against intestinal infection are pointed out. Clinical manifestations are briefly described. The main therapeutical guidelines are discussed. Breast milk is referred to as one of the most important preventive measures against acute infectious diarrhoea.