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Acute gastroenteritis is a diarrheal disease of rapid onset, with increased stool frequency, loose stool consistency with or without fever, vomiting or abdominal pain, and with the diarrhea lasting for ≤14 days; and viruses are one of the common causes of acute gastroenteritis.
Asymptomatic infection is common and asymptomatic excretion after illness may last for several weeks.
Diagnosis can be made on the basis of detailed history and thorough physical exam.
Goals of treatment are to maintain hydration status and manage fluid and electrolyte imbalance mainly based on the degree of dehydration; empiric antimicrobial therapy should not be given except for immunocompromised patients.
For further information regarding the management of Gastroenteritis - Viral, please refer to Disease Algorithm for the Treatment Guideline.
Asymptomatic infection is common and asymptomatic excretion after illness may last for several weeks.
Diagnosis can be made on the basis of detailed history and thorough physical exam.
Goals of treatment are to maintain hydration status and manage fluid and electrolyte imbalance mainly based on the degree of dehydration; empiric antimicrobial therapy should not be given except for immunocompromised patients.
For further information regarding the management of Gastroenteritis - Viral, please refer to Disease Algorithm for the Treatment Guideline.
