title: Acute infectious enteritis in children. Emergency department diagnosis and management.
abstract: The approach to the child with acute infectious enteritis requires a clear diagnostic evaluation. The various common pathogens are reviewed. Treatment decisions are largely based on the clinical condition of the child. Oral rehydration therapy is addressed.
authors.affiliation: University of Minnesota Medical School, St. Paul, USA.
authors.forename: W A
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Bonadio
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D004751:Enteritis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology / Q000469:parasitology / Q000628:therapy; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents