Rotavirus (causing gastroenteritis)
Severe acute gastroenteritis with diarrhoea and vomiting.
Symptoms:
- Prolonged diarrhoea and vomiting are the main symptoms, together with loss of appetite, tummy ache, lack of energy, fever.
Seriousness:
- If your baby is under 6 months, take her to the doctor immediately.
- Otherwise treat at home, unless your child still has symptoms after 24 hours.
Treatment:
- Let your child take frequent sips of water and rehydration solution (bought at the pharmacy).
- Dehydration is a serious side effect of rotavirus.