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• Rotarix
  ...cause of severe [[diarrhea]] and [[gastroenteritis]] in infants and young children. The name "Rotarix" is a combination of "rotavirus" and "rix", which is a common suffix in the names of vaccines. The "rix" part of
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• Pedialyte
  ...used to manage and prevent [[dehydration]], especially due to [[diarrhea]] and [[vomiting]]. ..." and "electrolyte," reflecting its primary use in treating dehydration in children.
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• Pediatric Gastroenterology
  ...ain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using lighted scopes to see internal organs. ...ain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using lighted scopes to see internal organs. {{medic
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• BRAT diet
  ...diarrhea and vomiting. However, it is not exclusively limited to children and can be used by adults as well. ...esauce''', and '''Toast'''. These foods were chosen because they are bland and easy to digest. The diet was first mentioned in medical literature in the 1
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• Racecadotril
  ...us enkephalins]] which have an inhibitory effect on the secretion of water and electrolytes into the intestine. ...l]amino]butanoic acid. The name "acetorphan" is a portmanteau of "acetate" and "orphan", referring to its status as an orphan drug.
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• Leiner's disease
  ...) is a rare, severe skin disorder that primarily affects infants and young children. ...by widespread [[erythroderma]], severe [[diarrhea]], recurrent infections, and failure to thrive. It is often associated with a deficiency in the [[comple
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• Rotavirus
  ...es are the most common cause of diarrhoeal disease among infants and young children. Nearly every child in the world is infected with rotavirus at least once b ...s disease. They can become severely dehydrated and need to be hospitalized and can even die.
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• Autoimmune enteropathy
  ...'s immune system. It causes severe, chronic diarrhea and usually occurs in children  ...'s immune system. It causes severe, chronic diarrhea and usually occurs in children {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
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• Dehydration
  ...eds to function normally. Dehydration is usually caused by severe diarrhea and vomiting, but it can also be caused by not drinking enough water or other f ...rapid breathing. Dehydration can be serious, especially in young children and older adults {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
  1 KB (176 words) - 08:29, 11 January 2023
• Child mortality
  ...he term is often used in the context of [[public health]], [[demography]], and [[epidemiology]]. ...glish words "child", meaning a young human being below the age of puberty, and "mortality", which comes from the Latin word "mortalitas", meaning the stat
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• Eltrombopag
  ...rombo" is derived from [[Thrombocyte]], the scientific term for platelets, and "pag" is an abbreviation of the chemical group [[Phenylaminoglycoside]]. ...arily used to increase the number of platelets in the blood for adults and children over one year of age with a certain type of [[Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic P
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• Adefovir
  ...[nucleotide analogue]], which works by stopping the virus from replicating and spreading in the body. ...og. The "Ad" in Adefovir stands for [[adenosine]], a component of [[DNA]], and "efovir" is a modification of "fovir", a common suffix for antiviral drugs.
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• Sesame allergy
  ...allergy]] that is triggered by the consumption or exposure to sesame seeds and sesame oil. ...The term "allergy" is derived from the Greek words "allos" meaning "other" and "ergon" meaning "work".
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• Lomitapide
  ...esterol, [[apolipoprotein B]] (apo B), and [[triglycerides]] in adults and children who are at least 10 years old with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia ...in the production of [[very low-density lipoprotein]] (VLDL) in the liver and intestines. By inhibiting MTP, lomitapide decreases the production of VLDL,
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• Hymenolepiasis
  ...c infection]] caused by two species of tapeworms: ''[[Hymenolepis nana]]'' and ''[[Hymenolepis diminuta]]''. ..."Hymenolepiasis" is derived from the Greek words "hymen" meaning membrane, and "lepis" meaning scale, referring to the characteristic appearance of the ta
  2 KB (227 words) - 22:47, 7 February 2024
• Rotavirus vaccine
  ...infections, which are the leading cause of severe [[diarrhea]] among young children. ...us-associated severe acute gastroenteritis. The vaccine is given by mouth, and requires two or three doses, which should be given starting around six week
  1 KB (201 words) - 11:38, 10 February 2024
• Open defecation
  ...ironment. This practice is common in areas where sanitation infrastructure and services are not available. ...m the English words "open" (from Old English 'openian', meaning 'to open') and "defecation" (from Late Latin 'defaecare', meaning 'to clear from dregs').
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• Projectile
  ...n of undigested food back up the esophagus to the mouth, without the force and displeasure associated with vomiting. ...esulting from bacterial toxins or viral infection and causing vomiting and diarrhea.
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• Kaopectate
  ...rand name for a medication used to treat mild diarrhea, heartburn, nausea, and upset stomach. It is an over-the-counter drug, meaning it can be purchased ...in and Pectin. Kaolin is a type of clay used for its absorbent properties, and Pectin is a type of fiber found in fruits that helps to firm loose stools.
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• Soy allergy
  .... It is one of the more common food allergies, especially among babies and children. ...rom the English word "soy", which is a type of legume native to East Asia, and the Greek word "allergia" which means "other work".
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