الفهرس 
Persistent Diarrhea
Antibiotics, antimotility and antiparasitic drugsOnly 14 pages are availabe for public view
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Abstract
Diarrhea means increased frequency and / or fluidity of stool relative to the patient own habits. Episodes of diarrhea lasting for less than 14 days are defined as acute, episodes lasting for 14 or more days are defined as persistent. Some experts estimate that up to 50% of diarrhea deaths may be due to persistent diarrhea. The contribution of persistent diarrhea to overall diarrhea mortality is increasing. In addition, persistent diarrhea may adversely affect nutritional status and is often associated with malnutrition. Minerals are essential nutrient required in small quantities to support growth, development, and optimal function of the body.Diarrhea illness results in nutritional decline due to reduced food intake, diminished nutrient absorption with malabsorption of macro- and micronutrients including minerals resulting from epithelial destruction by the pathogen and shorter intestinal transit time, direct loss of protein and other nutrients, and an increase in the body’s demand for nutrients.