Acute Diarrhoeal Diseases - Clinical Features and Management

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Slide 1 - This Asian child is suffering from severe fluid loss caused by acute diarrhoea.

This Asian child is suffering from severe fluid loss caused by acute diarrhoea. Dehydration is manifested by the sunken eyes and the lifted thorax, indicating deep, respirations to compensate for acidosis.
Rehydration Project

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updated: 4 July, 2014