Acute Gastroenteritis PDF
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Mu'tah University
Dr. Eslam Wasfi Tarawneh
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This document discusses acute gastroenteritis, a diarrheal disease with rapid onset. It covers the epidemiology, risk factors, and management of the condition. The document is a medical study guide and not a past paper.
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Acute gastroenteritis Done By: Dr. Eslam Wasfi Tarawneh Acute gastroenteritis : diarrheal disease of rapid onset with or without accompanying symptoms such as vomiting,fever or abdominal pai...
Acute gastroenteritis Done By: Dr. Eslam Wasfi Tarawneh Acute gastroenteritis : diarrheal disease of rapid onset with or without accompanying symptoms such as vomiting,fever or abdominal pain - Diarrhea :- increase in stool frequency,fluidity (water content) or volume , in comparison with the previously established "normal" pattern. Acute diarrhea less than 2 weeks Main cardinal symptom Dysentry: blood or mucous in stool Epidemiology Second most common cause of death in pediatric age group. 1.34 million deaths annually, or roughly 15% of all child deaths, with more than 98% of these deaths occurring in the developing world. 1.7 billion case annually in 10 mL/kg/hr) Acute gastroenteritis Done By: Dr. Eslam Wasfi Tarawneh Reduced osmolarity ORS
