The clinical characteristics, etiologic pathogens and the risk factors associated with dehydration status among under-five children hospitalized with acute diarrhea in Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acute diarrhea is a common health problem in children, especially those under five years of age (U5). The mortality rate due to acute diarrhea among U5 children accounted for 11% in Lao PDR in 2016. No study has been done to investigate the etiologic pathogens of acute diarrhea and the risk factors associated with dehydration status among U5 children hospitalized with acute diarrhea in this region.

Objectives

The study aimed to evaluate the clinical characteristics, etiological agents and associated factors of dehydration status of acute diarrhea among hospitalized U5 children in Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR.

Methods

This retrospective study reviewed paper-based medical records with available stool examination results of 33 U5 children hospitalized with ac

SUBMITTER: Vorlasane L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9980785 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature