Acute diarrheal diseases are one of the leading causes of mortality in infants and children in many developing countries. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), diarrheal disease is the second leading cause of death in children under 5 years. Diarrhea, which is frequently caused by poor sanitation and hygiene, can have serious, even deadly results, typically as a result of diarrhea-related dehydration. It particularly affects infants, children and old people.
Diarrhea generally lasts for several days, leaving the body without salt and water, which is necessary for survival. Most people who die from diarrhea actually die from severe dehydration and loss of fluid from the body. Dehydration from diarrhea can be prevented by giving extra fluids at home, or it can be treated simply and effectively by giving adequate glucose-electrolyte solution called ORS (oral rehydration…
