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200 cases of acute diarrhoea below 12 years of age were studied. Its incidence among hospitalized children was 26.5%. A majority of the cases was seen during summer months. Artificially fed infants were affected more often as compared to breast fed ones. 63% of cases had various grades of malnutrition. Dehydration of various degrees was seen in 93.5% of cases. Stool was positive for parasitic infestation in 17% of cases. Bacterial flora was increased in 68% of cases.
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Naruka, B.S., Sharma, U. & Saxena, S. A clinical profile of diarrhoea in infancy and childhood a study of 200 cases. Indian J Pediatr 41, 374–383 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02900670
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