[Comparison between 2 types of feeding in acute diarrhea in childhood]

134 infants under three years of age suffering from severe diarrhoea are related. 57 of these had quite serious dehydration and 77 presented protracted diarrhoea (less than or equal to 15 days). 50% were treated with a milk with reduced content of lactose. Other 50% with a diet lactose-free for a day followed by the same milk used before diarrheal disease. Results obtained, few relapses and quick normalization of stool are supporting the use of a milk with reduced contents of lactose.