Acute gastroenteritis in children

Human Bocavirus in Iranian children with acute gastroenteritis

  Background: Human Bocavirus ( HBoV) infection is of worldwide distribution. There is increasing evidence that HBoV is pathogenic for the human gastroenteric tract. However, less data are available on the role of HBoV in gastroenteritis. The present study was aimed to determine the prevalence of HBoV in children with gastroenteritis.   Methods : Real-time PCR TaqMan was used to screen 200 st...

Saccharomyces boulardii in Acute Gastroenteritis in Children

Objective: To evaluate Saccharomyces boulardii in the management of gastroenteritis in children in Togo, Benin and Côte d’Ivoire. Methods: Prospective descriptive study, conducted by healthcare personnel in the 3 West African countries between May and December 2006. Well-nourished, (1 month -15 years old) children without chronic disease presenting with acute diarrhea (defined as more than 3 lo...

management of acute infectious gastroenteritis in children

Antibiotic treatment of acute gastroenteritis in children

Antibiotic therapy is not necessary for acute diarrhea in children, as rehydration is the key treatment and symptoms resolve generally without specific therapy. Searching for the etiology of gastroenteritis is not usually needed; however, it may be necessary if antimicrobial treatment is considered. The latter is left to the physician evaluation in the absence of clear indications. Antimicrobia...

Antiemetic use for acute gastroenteritis in children.

OBJECTIVES To describe patterns of and factors associated with antiemetic use among a population-based sample of children with acute gastroenteritis; to determine if filling a prescription for an antiemetic is associated with a significant risk of adverse events; and to determine if filling a prescription for an antiemetic is associated with an increased risk of subsequent health care use. ME...