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The incidence of infants with rotavirus enteritis combined with lactose intolerance

Yulian Hu1, Linyan Gui1, Jing Chang1

  • 1Neonatal Department, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Zhengzhou City, Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, China.

Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
|March 24, 2016
PubMed

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Infants with rotavirus enteritis frequently develop lactose intolerance. Low lactose milk powder significantly improves treatment effectiveness and reduces illness duration in these infants.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Gastroenterology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Rotavirus enteritis is a common cause of diarrhea in infants.
  • Lactose intolerance can complicate rotavirus infections, leading to prolonged symptoms.
  • Understanding the interplay between rotavirus and lactose intolerance is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of lactose intolerance in infants with rotavirus enteritis.
  • To evaluate the clinical efficacy of low lactose milk powder in treating infantile rotavirus enteritis with lactose intolerance.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study involving infants with rotavirus enteritis and a control group with non-rotavirus diarrhea.
  • Urine galactose determination was used to diagnose lactose intolerance.
  • Infants with rotavirus and lactose intolerance were randomized into a control group (conventional treatment) and a treatment group (low lactose milk feeding).

Main Results:

  • The incidence of lactose intolerance was significantly higher in infants with rotavirus enteritis (67.03%) compared to controls (49.2%).
  • The treatment group using low lactose milk powder showed significant superiority in reducing diarrhea frequency and improving stool consistency.
  • The overall effective rate in the treatment group was 95.4%, compared to 76.7% in the control group.

Conclusions:

  • Infants with rotavirus enteritis have a higher predisposition to developing lactose intolerance.
  • Low lactose milk powder is an effective therapeutic option, shortening disease duration and facilitating a return to a normal diet.
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