title: Recent advances in gastro-enteritis.
abstract: This paper briefly reviews new knowledge about the causes, consequences and control of gastro-enteritis. Various recently discovered viral and bacterial causes of gastro-enteritis are discussed and the possible role of prolonged gut infection in causing malabsorption and thus malnutrition, considered. The revival of interest in prevention by improved water supplies is discussed and the need to critically evaluate the relative importance of the quality and quantity of a water supply stressed. Some newer regimes for treating acute and chronic infections are also discussed.
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000150:complications; D001942:Breast Feeding; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004573:Electrolytes / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005759:Gastroenteritis / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D005947:Glucose / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D009512:New Guinea; D009748:Nutrition Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D014777:Virus Diseases / Q000150:complications; D014881:Water Supply
chemical_list: D004573:Electrolytes; D005947:Glucose