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Causes of infectious acute diarrhea in infants treated at pediatric clinic

Mehmedali Azemi1, Vlora Ismaili-Jaha, Selim Kolgreci

  • 1Pediatric Clinic, University Clinical Center of Kosovo, Prishtina, Kosovo. mehmedaliazemi@hotmail.com

Medical Archives (Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina)
|May 18, 2013
PubMed

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Acute infectious diarrhea is common in infants, with pathogenic bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli being the most frequent causes. Viral infections were also identified, but bacterial pathogens predominated in this pediatric study.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Acute infectious diarrhea is a significant health concern in pediatric populations.
  • Identifying causative agents is crucial for effective treatment and prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the causes of acute infectious diarrhea in infants.
  • To analyze the prevalence of bacterial, viral, and fungal pathogens.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 1050 infants diagnosed with acute infectious diarrhea over seven years.
  • Diagnosis based on medical history, physical examination, and laboratory analysis of stool samples for bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and fungi.

Main Results:

  • Bacteriological examinations were positive in 62.38% of cases, with Salmonella and E. coli being the most common pathogens.
  • Viral pathogens were identified in 35.72% of cases, with Rotavirus being the most prevalent.
  • Fungal infections were rare, accounting for only 0.28% of cases.

Conclusions:

  • Pathogenic bacteria are the predominant cause of acute infectious diarrhea in the studied infant population.
  • Prompt diagnosis and identification of specific pathogens are essential for managing pediatric infectious diarrhea.
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