Question
What are the main causes of acute gastroenteritis in children, and how should it be treated?
Answer
Treatment methods for acute gastroenteritis in children include:
- Antiviral therapy: Oral or injectable ribavirin can be taken, with a suggested duration of three days.
- Antibacterial therapy: Oral medications such as gentamicin sulfate injection can be used, as gentamicin is not absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract, allowing for regional action, or injectable antibiotics such as cefuroxime.