Acute gastroenteritis is characterized by a rapid onset of diarrhea with or without vomiting, nausea, fever, and abdominal pain.1 Diarrhea is defined as the frequent passage of unformed liquid stools.2 Diarrheas are a leading cause of childhood morbidity and mortality particularly in developing countries. Its attendant nutritional compromise is an...
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Sports Drinks as Oral Rehydration Solutions to Prevent and Treat Diarrheal Dehydration 2009
