Interní Med. 2010; 12(6): 336-338
Acute diarrhoea
- Infekční oddělení, Nemocnice Mělník
Worldwide, diarrhoeal diseases are second only to respiratory infections in frequency. Based on socioeconomic conditions and depending
on community and personal hygiene, the yearly incidence is 3–5 episodes per one inhabitant. The most serious complication
is dehydration resulting in renal failure and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. Therefore, prompt and adequate rehydration is of
major significance in the treatment of diarrhoeal disease.
Keywords: acute diarrhoea, diarrhoea, dehydration, rehydration
Published: July 1, 2010 Show citation
