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| Web Pages |
| Diarrhea: AIDS Related Conditions |
| Includes numerous articles and resources on AIDS-related diarrhea conditions, from The Body. Other infections and complications |
| Diarrhoea and Vomiting |
| Information and advice. |
| Diarrhea FAQ |
| Publication from the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, an information dissemination service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). |
| Guidelines for Treatment of Dehydration |
| Information for parents. Why diarrhea is important and guidelines and recommendations for treatment of infants of 3 months old to children over 2 years old. |
| Management of Acute Diarrhea in Children - CDC |
| The development of oral therapy for the rehydration and maintenance of children with dehydrating diarrhea has become the worldwide mainstay of national diarrheal control programs. |
| RXinsider |
| A free diarrhea informational monograph for patient counseling. |
| Making Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) Safer In A Cholera Epidemic - CDC |
| A CDC evaluation using special vessels for disinfecting tap water with bleach and for preparing, storing, and dispensing ORS. |
| Safe Water System - CDC |
| A water quality intervention that employs simple, inexpensive and robust technologies appropriate for the developing world. The objective is to make water safe through disinfection and safe storage at the point of use. |
| Diarrhoeal Diseases Tutorial |
| This CD-ROM provides an illustrated introduction, causes, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control. Educational materials for medical and life sciences students, their teachers and other health care professionals. |
| Solar Disinfection of Drinking Water and Oral Rehydration Solutions |
| Guidelines for household application in developing countries. UNICEF report of oral rehydration as one of its main supporting techniques. |
| Epidemiology and Management of Diarrheal Diseases |
| A course for medical and health related students. |
| ORS: The Medical Advance of the Century |
| UNICEF and the use of oral rehydration salts (ORS) -- the best way of combating the dehydration caused by diarrhoea. |
| Diarrhea Prevention in Bolivia Through Point-of-Use Disinfection and Safe Storage - CDC |
| A novel water quality intervention that consists of water disinfection, safe storage and community education. |
| Chronic Diarrhea Fact Sheet - Causes, Diagnosis, Risks, Treatment and Prevention - CDC |
| links also to Brainerd Diarrhea, Diarrheal Diseases in the Child Care Setting and CDC Yellow Book 1999-2000 |
| Treatment Methods - Integrative Medicine and Diarrhea |
| including herbal medicine, acupuncture, homeopathy and nutritional influences |
| When to Call the Doctor About Childhood Diarrhoea |
| Including conventional treatment, dietary guidelines, nutritional supplements, general recommendations and prevention |
| Self-Care on Childhood Diarrhea |
| Watch out for dehydration, questions to ask and tips |
| Pediatric Oncall |
| Home Care for a child with diarrhea or vomiting. |
| Natural Healthlink |
| Information on homeopathic remedies that may be helpful for diarrhea. |
| UNICEF: Diarrhoea |
| The main causes of diarrhoea are poor hygiene, lack of clean drinking water, overcrowding, and the trend towards bottle-feeding rather than breastfeeding. |
| Chronic Diarrhea |
| Information from the nonprofit IFFGD about common causes and treatment for chronic diarrhea. |
| Hemorrhoid.net: Diarrhea |
| Information for patients. |
| Rehydration Project |
| Creates and supports diarrhoea management programs that rehydrate a dehydrated child through the promotion and production of oral rehydration salts. |
| Diarrhea |
| Information about loose stools in children, including discussing when examination by a pediatrician is necessary. |
| Food and Water Precautions and Travelers' Diarrhea Prevention - CDC |
| Contaminated food and drink are the major sources of stomach or intestinal illness while traveling. |