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:

  1. Antiviral therapy: Oral or injectable ribavirin can be taken, with a suggested duration of three days.
  2. 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.