Diarrheal Disease

By:

Michael Gracey

Contributor(s):

John A. Walker-Smith

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Nestle Nutrition Workshop Series: Pediatric Program ; Volume 38 of Nestlé Nutrition workshop seriesPublication details: New York Nestlé Nutrition Services Publisher Lippincott-Raven, 1997 Original from Cornell University Digitized 6 Aug 2009 Description: 354 pagesISBN:

0397587716
9780397587711

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

618.923 427 GRA ed

Summary: This volume discusses the etiology of diarrhea, host-defense mechanisms and the latest preventive measures. Internationally-known speakers collaborate to compile this exciting volume about the epidemiology, transmission, etiology and pathogenesis of diarrheal disease, as well as its nutritional dimensions, management, complications and prevention, including the latest developments in vaccination against infectious diarrhea. Special attention was given to persistent diarrhea and gastrointestinal infections in children with AIDS because of their increasing importance. Presentations about inflammatory bowel disease and other causes of prolonged diarrhea, which are more common in children from industrialized countries, bring balance and worldwide perspective to the discussions.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Barcode
BOOKS	MWALIMU NYERERE LEARNING RESOURCES CENTRE-CUHAS BUGANDO	NFIC	618.923 427 GRA ed (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	A. 4752

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This volume discusses the etiology of diarrhea, host-defense mechanisms and the latest preventive measures. Internationally-known speakers collaborate to compile this exciting volume about the epidemiology, transmission, etiology and pathogenesis of diarrheal disease, as well as its nutritional dimensions, management, complications and prevention, including the latest developments in vaccination against infectious diarrhea. Special attention was given to persistent diarrhea and gastrointestinal infections in children with AIDS because of their increasing importance. Presentations about inflammatory bowel disease and other causes of prolonged diarrhea, which are more common in children from industrialized countries, bring balance and worldwide perspective to the discussions.

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