An infant presents with 15-20 watery stools since 9 days. Along with Zinc, what else should be given to the patient?: (A) ORS alone, (B) ORS and low lactose feed, (C) ORS with antibiotics, (D) ORS with probiotics
Answer is A. This child is suffering from acute gastroenteritis (as duration is less than 14 days) Treatment of Acute Gastroenteritis in children: oral rehydration therapy (ORS), zinc supplementation, normal diet.