diarrheal
Research Topic
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Research problems linked to this topic
- Diarrheal disease is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
- Rotavirus (RV) is the most important etiological agent of diarrhea in children under 5 years old, mainly in developing countries.
- Fecal incontinence is a multifactorial problem and its etiology is complex.
- Constipation is highly prevalent in patients with cancer and is a source of tremendous suffering.
- Vibrio cholerae causes a dehydrating diarrheal illness that can be rapidly fatal in the absence of specific treatment.
- Chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) is a prevalent disorder affecting productivity, quality of life, and health care resource utilization.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that there are 4 billion cases of diarrhoea causing 4% of deaths worldwide and killing 2.
- Pelvic floor dysfunction and fecal incontinence is a common and debilitating condition in women, particularly as women age, and often goes under-reported to health care providers.