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A bar graph shows average out-of-pocket costs per case of various pathogens across seven countries, with error bars representing 95% confidence intervals. Countries shown are The Gambia, Mali, Mozambique, Kenya, India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.

Apr 01, 2019

Household Costs of Diarrhea by Etiology in 7 Countries, The Global Enterics Mulitcenter Study (GEMS)

Childhood diarrhea can be caused by many different pathogens, and while there are many overlapping characteristics, infections can vary in severity, duration, clinical manifestations, and long-term consequences according to the causal pathogen. Thes...

Published Research

Exploring the broader consequences of diarrhoeal diseases on child health

A new study in The Lancet Global Health, published alongside this commentary that puts the data into broader context, is the first to quantify diarrhea morbidity, illuminating the under

Published Research

A smiling woman dressed in a colorful sari holds a happy baby wearing an orange outfit. They are outside near rustic buildings with thatched roofs. The baby appears joyful and the woman looks at the baby lovingly. The background suggests a rural setting.

Sep 26, 2017

Rotasiil Clinical Trial Results

Results from a Phase 3 efficacy study in India of the Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd.’s rotavirus vaccine BRV-PV (known as ROTASIIL®) were published in the journal Vaccine. The study showed the vaccine to be safe, well tolerated, and to provide...

Published Research

A pie chart showing average household costs for one episode of diarrhea in Malawi. $7.31 (44%) for direct medical expenses prior to visit, $6.36 (38%) for transportation, meals & lodging, $2.04 (12%) for lost income, $0.77 (5%) for direct medical expenses of visit, and $0.26 (1%) for direct medical expenses after visit.

The economic impact of childhood acute gastroenteritis on Malawian families and the healthcare system

A study of households in Malawi showed significant financial burden from childhood diarrhea to the healthcare system and to households. Read the full study.

Published Research

A cartoon illustration depicts personified germs labeled ROTAVIRUS, SHIGELLA, ETEC, and CRYPTOSPORIDIUM, each with distinct, menacing faces and stances. The image has a dynamic, comic-style background.

Sep 28, 2016

A reanalysis of the Global Enteric Multicenter Study (GEMS)

In a new study using more than 10,000 samples in high-burden countries around the world, scientists closely analyzed the occurrence of more than 40 diarrhea-causing pathogens. They ultimately identified a small but deadly coalition: Together, only s...

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May 02, 2013

ROTAVAC clinical trial results

The Government of India’s Department of Biotechnology and Bharat Biotech announced positive results from a Phase 3 clinical trial of a rotavirus vaccine developed and manufactured in India.

Published Research