Rotavirus infections are a leading cause of severe, dehydrating gastroenteritis in children< 5
years of age. Despite the global introduction of vaccinations for rotavirus over a decade ago …

SUMMARY ETEC is an underrecognized but extremely important cause of diarrhea in the
developing world where there is inadequate clean water and poor sanitation. It is the most …

These guidelines are intended for use by healthcare professionals who care for children and
adults with suspected or confirmed infectious diarrhea. They are not intended to replace …

Background Gastroenteritis accounts for approximately 1.7 million visits to the emergency
department (ED) by children in the United States every year. Data to determine whether the …

Infectious diarrhea in calves is most commonly associated with enterotoxigenic Escherichia
coli, Cryptosporidium parvum, rotavirus, coronavirus, or some combination of these …

Despite much progress in the understanding of pathogenesis and of management,
diarrhoeal illnesses remain one of the most important causes of global childhood mortality …

Acute gastroenteritis accounts for millions of deaths each year in young children, mostly in
developing communities. In developed countries it is a common reason for presentation to …

Foreword This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical
problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of …

Acute gastroenteritis (AGE) is one of the most common diseases in children, and the second
leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. All children are expected to experience …

Rotavirus is the most common cause of severe gastroenteritis in infants and young children
worldwide. Before initiation of the rotavirus vaccination program in the United States in 2006 …