Clinical Microbiology: Open Access

Gian Luigi de’Angelis

Publications

• Research Article
  Racecadotril at the Beginning of Pediatric Gastroenteritis: A Small Experience of a Primary Level Hospital
  Author(s): Marco Manfredi, Barbara Bizzarri and Gian Luigi de’AngelisMarco Manfredi, Barbara Bizzarri and Gian Luigi de’Angelis
  
  Abstract Background: Oral rehydration (OR) as therapy in pediatric gastroenteritis, although effective, is poorly accepted by parents because of it does not reduce the frequency of bowel movements and the loss of fluids from the gut nor shortens the duration of the disease. Racecadotril reduces secretions of intestinal fluids but it doesn’t inhibit the intestinal motility. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 61 children affected by mild acute gastroenteritis consecutively admitted to our Pediatric Service along two years (2009 to 2010). The children treated with Racecadotril plus OR were 26 and those treated with OR alone were 35. Results: Out of 35 children treated with Racecadotril+OR, 17 patients (65.4%) were discharged within twentyfour hours after admission because of a marked improvement in symptoms compared with the 14/35 patients (40.0%) of children treated with OR alon.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2327-5073.1000102

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