Acute hemorrhagic necrotic enteritis in children

Acute hemorrhagic necrotic enteritis (intestinal necrosis) is a digestive system emergency characterized by acute generalized, hemorrhagic, and necrotic inflammation of the small intestine, also known as acute necrotizing enterocolitis or segmental enteritis. Linked to C. perfringens infection. It is clinically characterized by sudden onset, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and blood in the stool. It has an acute onset and rapid changes in the condition. Most children have severe symptoms, often accompanied by shock, and a very high mortality rate. If the diagnosis is delayed or treated incorrectly, the sick child can die within a few days.

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