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Diarrhea is associated with pneumonia in undernourished children

In a recent review of data from developing countries, researchers found that episodes of diarrhea may predispose undernourished children to pneumonia.

Full Citation:
Schlaudecker, E.P., Steinhoff, M.C. and Moore, S.R.. 2011. Interactions of diarrhea, pneumonia, and malnutrition in childhood: recent evidence from developing countries. Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases. 24(5).

Title of Article: Interactions of diarrhea, pneumonia, and malnutrition in childhood: recent evidence from developing countries

Author(s): Schlaudecker, E.P., Steinhoff, M.C. and Moore, S.R.

Publication Year: 2011

Publication Name: Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases

Publication Volume: 24(5)

Publication Source URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21734569/

DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1097/QCO.0b013e328349287d