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  • Title: Electrolyte fluxes in the gut and oral rehydration solutions.
    Author: Acra SA, Ghishan GK.
    Journal: Pediatr Clin North Am; 1996 Apr; 43(2):433-49. PubMed ID: 8614609.
    Abstract:
    This article provides a brief overview of the normal physiology of water and electrolyte fluxes across the gut as a prerequisite for understanding the pathologic disturbances occurring with diarrheal illnesses. In turn, the rationale for the use of oral rehydration solutions in diarrheal disorders is explored.
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