Abstract:
Dian-heal disease remains an important cause of childhood morbidity and mortality in
developing countries, although diarrheal deaths have significantly declined in recent
years, mostly due to successes in the implementation of oral rehydration therapy (ORT),
which is the principle treatment for the diarrheal diseases.
Diarrhea may occur for vanous reasons; however, most episodes of diarrhea in
developing countries are infectious in origin. Three clinical forms of diarrhea (acute
watery diarrhea, invasive diarrhea, and persistent diarrhea) have been identified to
formulate a management plan. Acute diarrhea is usually caused by infection.
Dian-hea is an illness caused by the bacteria, virus and parasites. It is a common disease
in the developing countries like Bangladesh, where it affects about 2l.5 million people
every year.
The information about the treatment of children with dian-hea (below 10 years) admitted
to Institute of Child Health and Shishu Sasthya Foundation Hospital, Mirpur, Dhaka was
collected for this study. In addition to Oral Rehydration Solution some common
antibiotics were llsed for the treatment of diarrhea. The antibiotics included
Ciprofioxacin, Azithromycin and Ceftriaxone. The patients received antibiotics such as
lmipencm, Gentamycin, Ampicillin for their associated illness like severe pneumonia,
sepsis etc.
About 73% hospitalized patients (n=41) received antibiotic whereas 27% (n=15) did not
receive any antibiotics. Out of 41 male and female children 20 received ciprofloxacin, 9
received gentamicin, 5 received ampicillin and rest of the patients received other
antibiotics. The average duration of hospital stay of antibiotic group was 1.02 days and
that of non-antibiotic group was 1.33 days. The results show that the duration of hospital
stay of antibiotic group is less compared to non antibiotic group.
Description:
This thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) in East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
