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Abstract Acute. gastroenteritis (AGE) is a common clinical problem in pediatric clinics both in developing and in developed countries. In the last decade, a great progress has been made in our knowledge about the etiology, pathophysiology and management of this major problem. Acute gastroenteritis, in the majority of patient2, is a self limited, .illLness, with complete recovery with complete recovery with in 3 to7 days c.fter onset, particularly when, managed with proper rehydration and dietitic regimen. However, Ln many cases of AGE, diarrhea may persist more than expected. Persistent diarrhea (PD), following. AGE, represents a common and complex problem to the pediatrician, since its causes and pathophysiologic mechanfsms are various, complicated and interrelated. In addition, the cause is not clear. in many cases. The various establised causes of PD include: disaccharides intolera~ce, fat malabsorption, foodprotein intolera~ce, bacterial overgrovrth a~d malnutrition. Usually, however, more than one cause. |