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Should i be concerned if my grandson is in the hospital with what they are saying is rotavirus. can anyone give me any insight to this?
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Not necessarily: Rotovirus is responsible for most of the hospitalizations for dehydration among infants in the us. It is a transient problem that self heals with simple fluid support (IV) and a gradual re-introduction of regular feeds.It is a simple waterborne germ that is transmitted easily in the stool water and may contaminate changing tables or the hands of personnel.
Answered 6/10/2014
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