Acute Viral Gastroenteritis in Children : Clinical Features & Diagnosis

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Acute Viral Gastroenteritis in Children : Clinical Features & Diagnosis

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Case Description

Acute viral gastroenteritis is a common condition in children, typically caused by viruses such as rotavirus, norovirus, or adenovirus, leading to inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Clinical features include sudden onset of vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, and sometimes...

Case Summary

  • Gastroenteritis, or inflammation of the intestines, can be infectious or inflammatory. Infectious types can be bacterial, while inflammatory types include IBD. Parasitic infections can also cause gastroenteritis.

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Dr. Pandu Chouhan

Dr. Pandu Chouhan

Consultant Pediatric Gastroenterology, KIMS Hospital, Hyderabad
Pediatric gastroenterologist, KIMS Hospital, Hyderabad

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