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Poo-ruse and share informational resources to advocate for greater investments to defeat diarrheal disease. Click the link below to visit our ‘State of the Field Report’ for up-to-date data and research related to diarrheal disease.

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Interview with Deborah Atherly

Our team interviewed Deborah Atherly to learn more about health economics and vaccines!

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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...

Published Research

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We need ETEC and Shigella vaccines

ETEC and Shigella are the leading bacterial causes of diarrheal disease. Scientists are working hard to develop vaccines against these deadly pathogens so they can soon become available to the children who need them most.

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Sep 16, 2016

DefeatDD: Superheroes versus villains

Superheroes and villains face off in the battle to DefeatDD! With their powers combined, Nutrition, Vaccines, WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene), and ORS + Zinc help children, families, and communities conquer the biggest bugs terrorizing towns an...

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Sep 01, 2016

Meet the Superwomen Fighting Rotavirus

Three cheers for women in science! Get to know a few superwomen of rotavirus research and their special talents and inspirations, from fellow scientists to Mary Poppins to Thor.

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Superheroes Against Rotavirus

We spotted a slew of superheroes at our Superpower Happy Hour for the 2016 International Rotavirus Symposium.

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Breastfeeding: Advice and Encouragement for New Moms

It's a baby's first vaccine and best source of nutrition, but it's not always easy! Moms need support from other moms, families, and governments. Here are some words of wisdom from a few new moms.

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Jul 01, 2016

Diarrheal Disease and Malnutrition are inextricably linked

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May 09, 2016

The Financial, Physical, and Emotional Toll of Chronic Diarrhea

Childhood diarrhea is far too common in developing countries. When children do survive, families often face repeated illnesses and a heavy financial burden.

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Feb 29, 2016

Progress over a Decade of Zinc and ORS Scale-up:

By end of 2015, diarrhea remained a leading killer of children under 5, claiming the lives of approximately 530,000 children annually. However, significant progress has been made over the past decade to scale up access to and use of zinc and ORS, whi...

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