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Diarrhea

Diarrhea is the passage of three or more loose or watery stools per day, or more frequently than is normal for an individual, and is classified by duration as acute, persistent, or chronic. It results most often from infection of the gastrointestinal tract by viruses such as rotavirus, bacteria, or parasitic protozo…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 95× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2997-1977 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Diarrhea is the passage of three or more loose or watery stools per day, or more frequently than is normal for an individual, and is classified by duration as acute, persistent, or chronic. It results most often from infection of the gastrointestinal tract by viruses such as rotavirus, bacteria, or parasitic protozoa, and from impaired absorption or increased secretion of fluid and electrolytes across the intestinal lining. In children under five it remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly where access to clean water and sanitation is limited, and severe cases carry the risk of dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and stunted growth. Epidemiological study of diarrhea examines its prevalence, risk factors, and the impact of interventions such as rotavirus vaccination and improved hygiene practices on incidence and outcomes. Clinical management centers on rehydration, chiefly oral rehydration salts to replace lost fluid and electrolytes, alongside zinc supplementation, continued feeding, and treatment of any underlying infectious cause. Maternal education on home use of oral rehydration solution, environmental sanitation, and nutritional status are recurring themes in efforts to reduce its burden. Related conditions include diarrhea arising from inflammatory bowel disease and other gastrointestinal disorders, broadening the topic beyond infectious causes alone.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 95 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Diseases (ISSN 2997-1977).

Journal editorial board
Madalena Barroso · Germany VASSILIKI PITIRIGA · Greece Andrzej Prystupa · Poland

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