Abstract
Reviews the major aetiological agents of infant and childhood diarrhoea. Discusses the varieties of infectious agents and describes the epidemiology and transmission in three important ones: Escherichia coli, rotarirus, and shigella. Outlines approaches and data for measurement of diarrhoeal morbidity and mortality, and concludes with a brief assessment of possible interventions.-A.L.Creese (CDS)
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 141-161 |
| Number of pages | 21 |
| Journal | Unknown Journal |
| State | Published - 1984 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Environmental Science
- General Earth and Planetary Sciences