Abstract

MORA DE SANCHEZ, Gloria et al. Anti infectious treatment of acute diarrhea. Arch Venez Puer Ped [online]. 2014, vol.77, n.2, pp.103-110. ISSN 0004-0649.

Diarrhea is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, therefore it is important that the medical staff has the expertise necessary for appropiate diagnosis and therapeutic measuers. Initial treatment should always be based on clinical history, knowledge of the major causative organisms and the pathophysiology of the disease itself. In this review it is concluded that initial treatment should be symptomatic because epidemiological studies indicate that the greatest number of cases have a viral origin. However, a continuous evaluation of the patient is necsesary, always considering the patient's age, because it is important for etiologic diagnosis. Specific therapeutic suggestions are made for the suspicion of enterobacteria, parasites or suspected specific germs. Some considerations are given for immunocompromised patients.

Keywords : Diarrhea; anti-infective therapy; viruses; bacteria; parasites.

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