Viral gastroenteritis in children

With proper treatment, the prognosis is excellent. Viral gastroenteritis is self-limited; the typical episode lasts 3 to 7 days. Prolonged diarrhea may indicate secondary disaccharidase deficiency.

Worldwide, acute gastroenteritis accounts for 1.5 million deaths annually.[1]World Health Organization. The top 10 causes of death. Dec 2020 [internet publication]. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/the-top-10-causes-of-death Most deaths occur in developing countries.