What are the symptoms of a baby infected with rotavirus

  Babies are easily infected with rotavirus, and the symptoms of rotavirus infection are often overlooked by many people, especially for babies who cannot express discomfort through language. Parents do not know how to take care of them and often miss the best treatment time. So, what are the symptoms of a baby infected with rotavirus?

  

What are the symptoms of a baby infected with rotavirus1

  Rotavirus is a common gastrointestinal infection virus. If a baby is infected with rotavirus, symptoms will appear about two days later. The main clinical manifestations are fever and fever, accompanied by gastrointestinal reactions such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Sometimes, due to abdominal pain, the baby will cry and be irritable, and this situation will last for 2-3 days.

  In addition, after being infected with rotavirus, babies will often contract diarrhea. The danger of rotavirus infection is that it can easily cause dehydration in babies, as the gastrointestinal function is infected by the virus before it is fully mature, making it difficult for babies to recover after dehydration. And dehydration can be cured through hospital treatment, so the key is for parents to send their babies to the hospital for examination in a timely manner.

  After dehydration, babies usually experience fatigue, mental exhaustion, weakness, and cold limbs. At first glance, the skin appears very dry, and the eyes and head may even be slightly sunken. Urine output will gradually decrease, and more seriously, it can even cause damage to liver function and other heart functions.

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