Summary
Clinical course of 140 cases of alimentary disturbances has been detailed and discussed.
The role of age, nutritional condition, feeding and various enteral and parenteral infections have been emphasised.
The mortality rate varies inversely with age and nutritional state. The value of fluid administration and dietetic treatment have been specially stressed.
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From the Chittaranjan Sishu-Sadan (Children's Hospital), Calcutta.
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Chaudhuri, K.C. A clinical study of gastro-enteritis in children. Indian J Pediatr 10, 5–13 (1943). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02902959
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