Mild-moderate
- Self-limiting. Usual duration of diarrhea ≤ 5 days.
Usual Pathogens
Viral:
Noroviruses
Rotavirus
Enteric adenovirus
Bacterial:
Campylobacter spp
diarrheagenic E. coli
Shigella spp
Salmonella spp
Parasitic:
Entamoeba spp
Giardia
| Empiric Therapy | Dose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fluid replacement | ||
| +/- | ||
| Bismuth subsalicylate | ||
| +/- | ||
| antimotility agents (e.g. loperamide) if > 2 years old |