Key Points Question Is continuous use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) associated with an increased risk of acute gastroenteritis during periods of highest circulation of enteric viruses?
A. Vilcu+7 more
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Fatal acute liver failure following norovirus gastroenteritis in a child: A case report
Norovirus is the leading cause of acute gastroenteritis and rarely present with extra-intestinal manifestations. There are few reported cases of hepatitis following norovirus gastroenteritis, with no documented fatalities.
Rabab Taha+3 more
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Outbreak of gastroenteritis caused by Yersinia pestis in Afghanistan. [PDF]
Plague, which is most often caused by the bite of Yersinia pestis-infected fleas, is a rapidly progressing, serious disease that can be fatal without prompt antibiotic treatment.
Ayazi, E+13 more
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Adolescent reproductive health and awareness of HIV among rural high school students, North Western Ethiopia. [PDF]
Ethiopia is faced with an increasing problem from HIV infection, and the vulnerability of adolescents is a key concern. There is little information on the knowledge, attitudes and practices of this age group with respect to HIV, sexually transmitted ...
Banat, Ibrahim M+3 more
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Gut Microbiome Analysis Identifies Potential Etiological Factors in Acute Gastroenteritis
The morbidity and mortality resulting from acute gastroenteritis and associated chronic sequelae represent a substantial burden on health care systems worldwide.
N. Castaño-Rodríguez+6 more
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Current trends in the management of childhood gastroenteritis in the community [PDF]
Infection of the gastrointestinal tract are still amongst the most common infections of childhood. Despite improvements in the standard of living over the last fifty years, gastroenteritis still constitutes a sizeable amount of general practitioner ...
Vella, Cecil
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Contemporary Approaches to the Treatment of Acute Gastroenteritis in Children
Acute gastroenteritis is an infectious disease, often with viral etiology, which can include diarrhea (three or more loose or liquid stools in 24 hours) and the possible presence of vomiting and fever.
Artem A. Ivanov
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FilmArray™ GI panel performance for the diagnosis of acute gastroenteritis or hemorragic diarrhea
BackgroundAcute gastroenteritis is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in humans worldwide. The rapid and specific identification of infectious agents is crucial for correct patient management. However, diagnosis of acute gastroenteritis is usually
A. Piralla+12 more
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Determination of a Viral Load Threshold To Distinguish Symptomatic versus Asymptomatic Rotavirus Infection in a High-Disease-Burden African Population [PDF]
We evaluated quantitative real-time PCR to establish the diagnosis of rotavirus gastroenteritis in a high-disease-burden population in Malawi using enzyme immunoassay as the gold standard diagnostic test. In 146 children with acute gastroenteritis and 65
Bar-Zeev, Naor+9 more
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Background: Sapovirus has emerged as a viral cause of acute gastroenteritis. However, there is limited data on sapovirus in Egypt. . The present study aimed to evaluate the presence of sapovirus in children with acute gastroenteritis
Raghdaa Shrief+2 more
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