title: [Acute infectious diarrhea in children].
abstract: Diarrhoea is defined either clinically or pathophysiologically. Some epidemiological issues are considered in a global as well as in a national perspective. The main etiologies and pathophysiological mechanisms are referred. Some important natural defenses against intestinal infection are pointed out. Clinical manifestations are briefly described. The main therapeutical guidelines are discussed. Breast milk is referred to as one of the most important preventive measures against acute infectious diarrhoea.
authors.affiliation: Serviço de Pediatria, Hospital de Santa Maria, Universidade de Lisboa.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: de Sousa
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D003968:Diarrhea, Infantile / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D014777:Virus Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy
vernacular_title: Diarreia aguda infecciosa na criança.