Clinical And Microbiological Profile Of Acute Diarrhoeal Disease In Paediatrics: A Study Of 100 Children

Clinical And Microbiological Profile Of Acute Diarrhoeal Disease In Paediatrics

Authors

  • Dr. Hina Gadhvi Associate Professor, Department of Physiology, AMC MET Medical College, Ahmedabad
  • Dr. Harsh Mod Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, G.C.S. Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Ahmedabad
  • Dr. B.M. Shah Former Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Smt. B.K. Shah Medical Institute & Research Centre, Piparia, Vadodara

Keywords:

Acute diarrhoeal disease, Dehydration, Malnutrition, Rectal swab.

Abstract

Background: To study clinical profile of acute diarrhoeal disease in children and describe pathogens isolated in the cases. Material & Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out in 100 children admitted in the pediatric ward at the tertiary care hospital in Ahmedabad with clinical diagnosis of acute diarrhoeal disease, over a period of 12 months. Rectal swab was collected in each patient and was subjected to macroscopic, microscopic evaluation and culture test. Data thus collected was analysed. Results: 66% cases reported in less than two years of age. 77% cases belong to lower socio-economic class. Among all cases, 12% cases were exclusively breastfed, rest 88% were on top feeding, mixed feeding or faulty feeding. 80% of the cases reported malnourished and all mortality cases reported malnourished. Mortality reported was directly proportional to degree of malnutrition. Conclusions: Acute diarrhoeal disease is a major disease burden in under-five children. Poor hygiene and sanitation play a major role for high incidence in lower socio-economic class. Reduced number of incidence reported in the exclusively breastfed children as compared to top fed or faulty fed, explaining the need of proper feeding practices. Malnutrition is a major risk for diarrhoeal disease in children with increased number of mortality. Malnutrition and diarrhoea make a vicious cycle. [Gadhvi H Natl J Integr Res Med, 2020; 11(2):58-61]

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Published

2020-03-01

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Dr. Hina Gadhvi, Dr. Harsh Mod, & Dr. B.M. Shah. (2020). Clinical And Microbiological Profile Of Acute Diarrhoeal Disease In Paediatrics: A Study Of 100 Children: Clinical And Microbiological Profile Of Acute Diarrhoeal Disease In Paediatrics. National Journal of Integrated Research in Medicine, 11(1), 58–61. Retrieved from http://nicpd.ac.in/ojs-/index.php/njirm/article/view/2757

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