Acute Diarrhoeal Diseases - Clinical Features and Management

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Slide 7 - This table compares the average electrolyte composition of stool in acute diarrhoea with the composition of ORS.

This table compares the average electrolyte composition of stool in acute diarrhoea with the composition of ORS. Note that ORS provides adequately for all losses. There is now abundant scientific evidence of the safety and effectiveness of ORS.

Rehydration Project

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updated: 4 July, 2014