Infectious Diarrhoeas – A Perspective

Abstract

Gastrointestinal problems are very common and endemic in India and other developing countries. From an ordinary stomach upset to various types of diarrhoeas, the causes for infections could range from intake of unhygienically prepared food, contaminated water, also person to person contact and even other reasons. A host of bacteria and viruses could be responsible. This article compiled by our Executive Editor, Dr S Srinivasan comprehensively covers and reviews the entire spectrum of diarrhoeas, its epidemiology, clinical presentations and treatment options.