Diarrhoea among infants in a crowded area of Djakarta, Indonesia. A longitudinal study from birth to two years.

摘要: Diarrheal diseases are common in Djakarta Indonesia especially among infants and young children. A study has been made of possible bacterial parasitic causes outbreaks a group 156 crowded area the city. Before was complete 60 had left 30 died; diarrhea probably direct or indrect cause 13 deaths. Diarrhea associated with pathogenic Escherichia coli about 20% cases studied; other were Shigella less frequent rare below age 6 months; Salmonella insignificant; Giardia lamblia but not usually diarrhea; Entamoeba histolytica Isospora belli relatively rare. The role Trichuris trichiura important difficult to assess. Many either bacteria parasites. Other potential considered this include enteropathogenic virus infection parenteral infections faulty diet malnutrition. Further investigation is desirable. (authors)