Acute infectious gastroenteritis increases likelihood of dyspepsia

management of acute infectious gastroenteritis in children

Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis

In this chapter, we discuss the epidemiology, etiology, presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diarrhea in immunocompetent persons. The features of small intestinal and ileocolonic disease as related to possible causative agents are presented. Additionally, there is an emphasis on specific pathogens, with a comprehensive review of viral, bacterial, and parasitic causes of diarrhea...

2 Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis

In this chapter, we discuss the epidemiology, etiology, presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diarrhea in immunocompetent persons. The features of small intestinal and ileocolonic disease as related to possible causative agents are presented. Additionally, there is an emphasis on specific pathogens, with a comprehensive review of viral, bacterial, and parasitic causes of diarrhea...

Acute gastroenteritis.

1. Recognize the electrolyte changes associated with isotonic dehydration. 2. Effectively manage a child who has isotonic dehydration. 3. Understand the importance of early feedings on the nutritional status of a child who has gastroenteritis. 4. Fully understand that antidiarrheal agents are not indicated nor recommended in the treatment of acute gastroenteritis in children. 5. Recognize the r...

2 Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis Jennifer

In this chapter, we discuss the epidemiology, etiology, presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diarrhea in immunocompetent persons. The features of small intestinal and ileocolonic disease as related to possible causative agents are presented. Additionally, there is an emphasis on specific pathogens, with a comprehensive review of viral, bacterial, and parasitic causes of diarrhea...