VIRAL DIARRHEA

Course overview

VIRUSES ARE THE LEADING CAUSE OF ACUTE GASTROENTERITIS BOTH IN THE UNITED STATES AND GLOBALLY, ACCOUNTING FOR THE MAJORITY OF ACUTE CASES OF COMMUNITY-ACQUIRED DIARRHEA FOR WHICH CARE IS SOUGHT AND A DIAGNOSIS MADE. THIS ACTIVITY DESCRIBES THE RISK FACTORS, EVALUATION, AND MANAGEMENT OF VIRAL GASTROENTERITIS AND HIGHLIGHTS THE ROLE OF THE INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM IN ENHANCING CARE DELIVERY FOR AFFECTED PATIENTS.