Post by masders on Feb 15, 2024 9:13:01 GMT
"High temperatures contribute to the easier and faster spread of bacteria, viruses and parasites in the gut, which attack babies and young children whose immune systems have not yet developed." The most common reason why parents bring their children to the clinic is infections. The largest percentage of these infections are viral respiratory infections. But when it comes to the summer period, the main place is occupied by viral intestinal infections. High temperatures contribute to the easier and faster spread of bacteria, viruses and parasites in the intestines, which attack babies and young children whose immune system has not yet developed, but of course also adults.
The risk of intestinal infections is even greater Ethiopia Email List during travel and summer vacations, as it is more difficult to create the right hygienic conditions," said Dr. Satanka Tančeva Kërstevska, pediatrician. What causes it? The most common cause of summer intestinal infections are summer viruses. The main place is occupied by enteroviruses, among which rota virus. Right after it comes adenoviruses which are also frequent causes of intestinal infections during the summer period. These agents usually have a fecal-oral route and children usually get them through the consumption of fruits and vegetables that have not been washed well, contaminated water and thermally unprocessed foods, through dirty hands and direct contact with infected persons. They are transmitted very quickly to other family members or collective communities.
The incubation period is short, one to two days. Pain, vomiting, diarrhea Intestinal infections usually appear acutely and quickly, with sharp, widespread abdominal pains that are extremely distressing to the child. Often there are mixed or vomiting, thin stools with or without the presence of mucus or blood. A frequent accompanying symptom is fever. The child is very fragile and dehydrated due to the loss of body fluids and electrolytes (sodium, potassium...) through vomiting and diarrhea, which are especially necessary for the normal functioning of the body. Take care that the child does not become dehydrated The dehydrated child is helpless, sleepy, sometimes even irritable, has no energy to eat and drink and usually looks very exhausted.
The risk of intestinal infections is even greater Ethiopia Email List during travel and summer vacations, as it is more difficult to create the right hygienic conditions," said Dr. Satanka Tančeva Kërstevska, pediatrician. What causes it? The most common cause of summer intestinal infections are summer viruses. The main place is occupied by enteroviruses, among which rota virus. Right after it comes adenoviruses which are also frequent causes of intestinal infections during the summer period. These agents usually have a fecal-oral route and children usually get them through the consumption of fruits and vegetables that have not been washed well, contaminated water and thermally unprocessed foods, through dirty hands and direct contact with infected persons. They are transmitted very quickly to other family members or collective communities.
The incubation period is short, one to two days. Pain, vomiting, diarrhea Intestinal infections usually appear acutely and quickly, with sharp, widespread abdominal pains that are extremely distressing to the child. Often there are mixed or vomiting, thin stools with or without the presence of mucus or blood. A frequent accompanying symptom is fever. The child is very fragile and dehydrated due to the loss of body fluids and electrolytes (sodium, potassium...) through vomiting and diarrhea, which are especially necessary for the normal functioning of the body. Take care that the child does not become dehydrated The dehydrated child is helpless, sleepy, sometimes even irritable, has no energy to eat and drink and usually looks very exhausted.