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
Topics: Health
Disease Vaccines: Diarrhea | Influenza | Pneumococcal disease/PCV/PPSV | Pneumonia
Immunization Terms: Development and nutrition
Countries: Bangladesh | Botswana | Brazil | Colombia | Gambia | Ghana | Guatemala | Israel | Nepal | South Africa | Sudan | Tanzania - United Republic Of | Yemen
WHO Regions: Africa | Americas | Eastern Mediterranean | South-East Asia