Question 1

should i give imodium (loperamide) to my child that is infected with a rotavirus?

Accepted Answer

Avoid if poss: Diarrhea is a natural mechanism to clean the intestines from toxins or pathogens. Drs. Advice to avoid anti diarrheal medications if possible always. The main issue is to keep good hydration, drinking fluids and electrolytes (potassium & sodium) to replace the loss and to maintain good hydration. Ask ur pediatician.

Question 2

when can child go back to school after last rotavirus symptom?
taking odansetron and imodium, no fever)

Accepted Answer

When they feel okay: I rarely keep any of these kids out of school if they feel well enough to go. Transmission from anything other than stool contact is rare &amp; if these are under control there is no reason for the school to exclude them.

Question 3

how could i do with my son"s rotavirus?

Accepted Answer

Rota: make sure to keep him hydrated with water and pedialyte. No juice for 24 hour. Monitor how many urine diapers he is having.

Question 4

is rotavirus a kind of airborne virus?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Rotavirus is though to spread via the fecal-oral route, so infection occurs in areas of poor sanitation.  Good hand washing helps to prevent spread of viruses such as rotavirus.

Question 5

how does the rotavirus infections spread?

Accepted Answer

Fecal-oral: Mainly by fecal-oral route via contaminated hands utensils food and drink.

Question 6

how deadly is rotavirus in a 2 month old?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It is one of  the most common reasons for hospitalization due to dehydration for infants.Worldwide,it causes significant mortality in young infants.When there is early recognition and proper care, it usually passes without significant long term effect.

Question 7

what are the tests for rotavirus infection?

Accepted Answer

Poo sent to lab: Some stool water/solids can be sent to a laboratory that will test the material for the presence of the rotovirus antigen (bodies) using a simple test. It seldom changes the method of treatment for the child but helps monitor the activity of the virus in the community.

Question 8

does rotavirus infection usually cause many symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Yes many: Rotavirus is the most common cause of severe diarrhea among infants and young children
vomiting, watery diarrhea, and low-grade fever.
Symptoms often start with vomiting followed by four to eight days of profuse diarrhea. Dehydration is more common in rotavirus infection than in most of those caused by bacterial pathogens, and is the most common cause of death related to rotavirus infection.

Question 9

do symptoms like rotavirus infection go away quickly?

Accepted Answer

Some do: Rotovirus is an intestinal virus with variable symptoms and duration. Generally lasting 3-8 days, the affected kid may develop dehydration & acidosis requiring hospital based care or have a brief mild illness and self recover.

Question 10

if my child had rotavirus is he immune from noravirus?

Accepted Answer

No: These are different viruses with different genetic makeup. The immunity gained from rotovirus is protective for furtur rotovirus exposure, not other GI viruses.

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