Pediatr. praxi. 2020;21(2):129-134 | DOI: 10.36290/ped.2020.027

Management of acute gastroenteritis in children

MUDr. Peter Szitányi, Ph.D.
Klinika dětského a dorostového lékařství VFN a 1. lékařské fakulty UK, Praha

Acute gastroenteritis/diarrhea represents one of most frequent diseases in childhood age. Correct management of AGE is considered as a standard care in pediatrics. Rehydratation and prevention remain the main treatment tools, adjuvant therapy could complete the complex therapeutical approach.

Keywords: acute gastroenteritis, diarrhea, rehydratation, pharmacological therapy.

Published: June 2, 2020  Show citation

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Szitányi P. Management of acute gastroenteritis in children. Pediatr. praxi. 2020;21(2):129-134. doi: 10.36290/ped.2020.027.
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