Acute gastroenteritis is responsible for 20% of all pediatric mortality in India. About 30 to 50 % gastroenteritis caused by unknown etiological agents. Treatment is primarily supportive and is includes fluid replenishment, diet management along with symptomatic treatment. This article discusses the management of acute viral gastroenteritis in pediatric patients.
Acute gastroenteritis is characterized by increased stool frequency (≥ 3 loose or watery stools in 24 hours or a number of loose/watery bowel movements that exceeds the child's usual number of daily bowel movements by two or more), with or without vomiting or fever. Management Of Pediatric Viral Gastroenteritis Acute viral gastroenteritis usually is self-limiting. It is generally treated with fluid replenishment and other symptomatic therapy. Fluid repletion and maintenance Oral rehydration therapy should be the initial…
