A New Vaccine Could Vanquish a Major Cause of Deadly Diarrheal Disease Diarrheal disease is a leading cause of death in children under five globally, claiming over 500,000 lives every year.
The World Health Organization reports that nearly 700 million people contract diarrheal diseases annually, which can lead to dehydration, malnutrition, and organ failure if left untreated.
The current vaccine landscape for diarrheal diseases is limited. Only a few vaccines are available, targeting specific pathogens like rotavirus, cholera, and typhoid.