Paediatrics: how to manage viral gastroenteritis

Background: Viral gastroenteritis is the most common diarrhoeal disorder seen in general practice and emergency departments. This article aims to provide a narrative updated review on the evaluation and management of viral gastroenteritis in children. Methods: A PubMed search was performed with C...

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Published in:	Drugs in Context
Main Authors:	Alexander KC Leung, Kam Lun Hon
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BioExcel Publishing Ltd 2021-03-01
Subjects:	dehydration diarrhoea gastroenteritis ondansetron oral rehydration viral vomiting
Online Access:	https://www.drugsincontext.com/paediatrics:-how-to-manage-viral-gastroenteritis

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