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Rotavirus Symptoms and Treatment

What is Rotavirus? How long do rotavirus symptoms last? Rotavirus is transmitted from person to person, and children under 5 are particularly at risk. It is not usually seen in adults. People are infected by vomit and feces of people who are ill. It occurs as a result of contact with the child with Rotavirus, toys, or even cough. Therefore, the disease seems to be more common in nurseries. The following text will explain rotavirus symptoms and treatment methods. 

What Is Rotavirus?

Rotavirus is a virus that causes intestinal inflammation, especially in children under two years of age. Children under five years of age are infected at least once in their life. The disease is manifested by severe fever, diarrhea, and vomiting. The transmission of the disease is oral-fecal (mouth – stool). The disease causes outbreaks, especially in winter and spring. However, it can be seen in other seasons. Severe fluid loss can lead to the death of young children. The incubation period of the disease is two days, and the recovery period is approximately a week. There is no specific medicine for the disease. The vaccine has been developed to prevent disease. Those suffering from course virus diarrhea may be infected again.

Rotavirus Symptoms

The disease begins with vomiting and fever after an incubation period (about 2-3 days). Also, watery diarrhea develops. The virus can be found in the feces a few days before the onset of the disease and a few days after the onset of the disease. Babies are very restless due to abdominal cramps. Vomiting and diarrhea develop rapidly due to a lack of fluid. In babies with a fluid deficiency; restlessness, dry eye, low urination, skin fade, exhaustion, and rapid breathing are observed. The disease lasts between 3-9 days.

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How is Rotavirus Diagnosed?

Rotavirus is detected by an examination of the stool. Physicians can diagnose according to the typical clinical findings of the disease.

Rotavirus Treatment

Rotavirus does not have a specific drug. main principle in the treatment of the disease is to stop vomiting and to replace the lost fluid. Antipyretics are used for fever. If the fluid loss is mild, and the baby can receive, saline is given orally. Infants with very severe vomiting and fluid loss are hospitalized. In case of severe fluid loss, renal failure may develop, and even the baby may be lost. Therefore, when fever, vomiting, and diarrhea develop, parents should consult a doctor immediately and should not wait for the disease to resolve spontaneously.

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