Diarrhoea is the frequent passing of increased amounts of loose stools. Seven children a minute die of diarrhoea in areas where clean water and good hygiene are absent. Not only is the pharmaceutical industry continuing to develop medicines that treat dehydration and diarrhoea, it is also researching vaccines to help prevent viral diarrhoea.
Disease: Diarrhoea
Last update: May 2005
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FAQ: What does the future hold?
There are currently a number of vaccines being developed to help prevent viral diarrhoea.
Recent research has also revealed information on the action of viruses, which is now being used to develop more selective therapies for both the prevention and cure of diarrhoea.
Recent research has also revealed information on the action of viruses, which is now being used to develop more selective therapies for both the prevention and cure of diarrhoea.