title: Persistent diarrhoea in children in developing countries: memorandum from a WHO meeting.
abstract: This Memorandum summarizes current knowledge of the epidemiology, etiology, and pathophysiology of persistent diarrhoea and describes current approaches to its management. A number of research topics are presented which focus especially on improving understanding of the causes of persistent diarrhoea and on developing more effective methods for treatment and prevention.
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003906:Developing Countries; D003968:Diarrhea, Infantile / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007225:Infant Food; D007227:Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007408:Intestinal Absorption; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000503:physiopathology; D014944:World Health Organization