prebiotic: a nondigestible food ingredient that benefits the host by selectively stimulating the favorable growth and/ or activity of 1 or more indigenous prebiotic bacteria. prebiotics can modify the intestinal flora and interact with the immune system of the host against specific pathogens. however clinical trials are currently limited and a beneficial effect of prebiotic in treatment acute d...

BACKGROUND Rotavirus is considered to be the most common cause of serious acute dehydrating diarrhea worldwide. However, there is a scarcity of information on rotavirus disease burden in sub-Saharan Africa. METHODS We conducted prospective, hospital-based surveillance for rotavirus diarrhea among children <5 years of age at the tertiary care Dr. George Mukhari Hospital (DGM) and at the Brits ...

conclusions in conclusion, the results of our study showed that the major viral pathogens that caused infantile diarrhea in zabol city were rotaviruses followed by adenoviruses and noroviruses. the results of our study can useful for prosperous control of infantile diarrhea. background viruses are one of the major reasons of gastrointestinal disease worldwide, and commonly infect children less ...

BACKGROUND Pneumonia and diarrhea occur either as complications or secondary infections in measles affected children. So, the integrated Global Action Plan for Pneumonia and Diarrhea (GAPPD) by WHO and UNICEF includes measles vaccination as preventive measure in children. The objective of the study is to examine the effect of measles vaccination on Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) and diarrhea...

chamomile is a widely recognized herb in western culture. its medicinal usage dates back to antiquity where such notables as hippocrates, galen, and asclepius made written reference to it. as part of any medication history, pediatricians always should ask a child’s caregiver about the child’s use of over-the-counter remedies and herbal products. chamomile is used widely to treat children who ha...

BACKGROUND Current WHO guidelines on the management and treatment of diarrhea in children strongly recommend continued feeding alongside the administration of oral rehydration solution and zinc therapy, but there remains some debate regarding the optimal diet or dietary ingredients for feeding children with diarrhea. METHODS We conducted a systematic search for all published randomized contro...

BACKGROUND Acute diarrhea in children leads to dehydration and death if not appropriately managed. World Health Organization (WHO) recommends treating diarrhea with oral rehydration therapy (ORT), fluids and foods. Proper management is hinged on accurate assessment of patients to identify the acute watery diarrhea. OBJECTIVE To compare the knowledge and attitude of community pharmacists in th...