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    Gastroenteritis and Diarrhea in Children

    This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on gastroenteritis and diarrhea in children and related issues, including dehydration, foodborne illnesses, probiotics, and rotavirus vaccination. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past two years is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.
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    Overview
    Feb 01, 2019 Gastroenteritis in Children   DDx   POC   PtEd
    May 15, 2018 Infectious Diarrhea: IDSA Updates Guidelines for Diagnosis and Management [Practice Guidelines]
    Sep 01, 2015 Diagnosis and Management of Foodborne Illness   DDx   PtEd
    Nov 15, 2011 Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea   Alg   DDx   PtEd
    Prevention
    Mar 01, 2020 Probiotics to Prevent Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea in Children [Medicine by the Numbers]
    Apr 01, 2015 Ondansetron for Gastroenteritis in Children and Adolescents [Medicine by the Numbers]
    Feb 15, 2010 AAP Updates Guidelines on Rotavirus Vaccination [Practice Guidelines]
    Mar 15, 2007 ACIP Recommends Routine Rotavirus Vaccinations in Infants and Children [Practice Guidelines]
    Sep 15, 2006 Rotavirus Vaccine, Live, Oral, Pentavalent (RotaTeq) for Prevention of Rotavirus Gastroenteritis [STEPS]
    Treatment
    Jul 01, 2020 Antiemetics for Acute Gastroenteritis in Children [FPIN's Help Desk Answers]
    Mar 01, 2019 Smectite for Acute Infectious Diarrhea in Children [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Dec 01, 2017 Oral Rehydration Solutions for the Treatment of Acute Watery Diarrhea [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Apr 01, 2015 Ondansetron for Gastroenteritis in Children and Adolescents [Medicine by the Numbers]
    Jun 01, 2012 Antiemetics for Acute Gastroenteritis–Related Vomiting in Children and Adolescents [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Oct 01, 2009 Diagnosis and Management of Dehydration in Children
    Nov 01, 2008 Probiotics
    Feb 01, 2008 Gastroenteritis in Children [Clinical Evidence Handbook]
    Jan 01, 2005 Intravenous Fluids for Children with Gastroenteritis [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Patient Education, Self-Care
    Feb 01, 2019 Gastroenteritis in Children: Treating Dehydration [Information from Your Family Doctor]
    Jun 01, 2012 Gastroenteritis in Children: Treating Dehydration [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Nov 15, 2011 Chronic Diarrhea [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Feb 15, 2001 Vomiting and Diarrhea in Children [Patient Information Collection]
    Screening and Diagnosis
    Jan 15, 2024 FilmArray GI Panel in the Assessment of Acute Gastroenteritis [Diagnostic Tests]

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