Pediatrics & Therapeutics
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-0665
ISSN: 2161-0665
Malak A. Alia
Prime Health Care Group, UAE
Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Pediatr Ther
Background and Aims: Acute Diarrhea (AD) is a highly prevalent condition that causes significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. Conventional therapies include oral rehydration solutions (ORS), antibiotics and zinc products. Emerging data suggest that probiotics use in the treatment & control of AD cases in children may help supplement current therapies for further control. Herein, we review the evidence of several probiotics modalities for AD treatment. We describe the clinical impact & prevalence of acute diarrhea in children and its complications provide an overview of current treatments and finally, discuss recent emergent gut approaches to AD management. Specifically, we will describe - in a comparative study - on the utility of different kinds of probiotics known & used and common natural products in the treatment of acute cases of AD and focus on recent high-quality studies. Adverse effects and potential interactions of each therapy will be highlighted where applicable. Keywords: Acute diarrhea, Probiotic supplements, Gut microbiota, ORS, Natural agents
Malak A. Alia is an Arab Board Certified Pediatrician. She earned her medical degree from Damascus University and later obtained her master's degree in pediatrics form the same university. Subsequently she obtained arab board of health specialization in pediatrics. She is certified in basic life support (BLS), neonatal resuscitation (NRP) and pediatric advanced life support (PALS). Dr. Malak has 6 years’ experience in pediatric field and recently working as a specialist in Prime Health Group in UAE.