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Persistent diarrhoea following gastroenteritis.

I E Haffejee1

  • 1Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Natal, Durban, South Africa.

Journal of Diarrhoeal Diseases Research
|December 1, 1990
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Persistent diarrhea in infants is often linked to rotavirus, especially in undernourished boys. Specialized feeding formulas showed promising results in a South African study.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Persistent diarrhea (>14 days) affects 1% of infants admitted for acute gastroenteritis.
  • The study focused on 17 infants in a South African hospital between 1985-1987.
  • Most affected infants were under 6 months, predominantly male, and malnourished.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the clinical characteristics and management of persistent diarrhea in infants.
  • To identify potential causative agents and assess treatment outcomes.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of different dietary interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 17 infant cases with persistent diarrhea.
  • Clinical assessment including nutritional status, dehydration severity, and complications.

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  • Stool analysis for rotavirus and bacterial pathogens (Salmonella, enteropathogenic E. coli).
  • Treatment involved oral rehydration, intravenous fluids, and various dietary modifications.

    • Main Results:

    • Rotavirus was detected in 9 infants, with prolonged shedding in 7.
    • Associated bacterial infections were present in 3 infants.
    • Malnutrition and severe dehydration were common, requiring prolonged intravenous fluid support.
    • Semi-elemental formula feeding showed encouraging results in non-responsive cases.

    Conclusions:

    • Rotavirus is a significant pathogen in persistent infant diarrhea, often with prolonged shedding.
    • Malnutrition and severe dehydration complicate management.
    • Dietary interventions, including semi-elemental formulas, may be beneficial for refractory cases.