International Journal of Tropical Medicine
ISSN: Online 1818-779XISSN: Print 1816-3319
Abstract
One of the "three giant killers" of newborns and children is diarrheal illness. 525,000 children under the age of five die from pediatric diarrheal illness each year, out of an estimated 1.7 billion cases worldwide. To look into the causes of diarrhea in children who are hospitalized, specifically focusing on Escherichia coli that causes diarrhea (E. coli). Along with finding additional contributory pathogens, the study aims to ascertain the frequency, pathotypes and clinical consequences of E. coli infections in pediatric diarrhea. The present study was a observational, descriptive study. This Study was conducted from One year. Total 100 patients were included in this study. In our study, 66 (66.0%) patients were Male and 34 (34.0%) patients were Female. The value of z is 4.5255. The value of p is <.00001. The result is significant at p<.05. In our study, 43 (43.0%) patients were <1 years of age, 29 (29.0%) patients were 1‐3 years of age, 17 (17.0%) patients were 3‐5 years of age and 11 (11.0%) patients were >5 years of age. The value of z is 5.0967. The value of p is <.00001. We came to the conclusion that E. coli continues to be a significant pathogen in the etiology of diarrhea in pediatric patients admitted to hospitals. Through more precise diagnosis, prompt treatment and the application of preventive measures like better sanitation and immunization programs, a thorough understanding of the various diarrhea genic E. coli strains and the use of suitable laboratory diagnostics will help to improve patient outcomes.
How to cite this article:
Ritesh Kumar Singh and Sumit Agrawal. Etiological Agents of Diarrhea in Hospitalized Pediatric Patients with Special Emphasis on Diarrhea Genic Escherichia Coli.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makijtm.2019.4.42.46
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1816-3319/10.36478/makijtm.2019.4.42.46