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Articles Tagged With: gastroenteritis

  • Salmonella Gastroenteritis — The Risk of a Rapid, Accurate Diagnosis

    Availability of molecular testing panel results that were positive for Salmonella in children led to increased hospital admissions, increased subsequent microbiologic testing, and increased antibiotic use — all without benefit to patients.

  • Oral Rehydration for Children with Mild Gastroenteritis

    In a randomized study of children 6 to 60 months of age with acute gastroenteritis accompanied by mild vomiting and/or diarrhea with mild or no dehydration, initial oral rehydration with half-strength apple juice/preferred fluids resulted in fewer treatment failures than with electrolyte maintenance solution. In high-income countries, dilute apple juice/preferred fluids may be an acceptable alternative to commercial electrolyte maintenance solutions for childhood mild gastroenteritis with minimal dehydration.