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Infant Is Diagnosed With Rotavirus. Has Cold, Diarrhea And Vomiting Problem. Should I Consult A Doctor?

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Posted on Tue, 28 May 2013
Question: 21month old has a cold and has a temperature for 3 days. she was diagnosed with rotavirus last week after visiting doctor and giving a stool sample as she had vomiting and diarria. Is this still part of the virus or should i visit doctor again
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Answered by Dr. Uma Rajah Ananth (3 hours later)
Hi,
Welcome to HCM!

Rota virus usually causes only gatro enteritis.

This must be a separate illness.
Better to show her to the doctor if there is no improvement in 48 hrs after fever with paracetamol.

Good luck
God bless
Dr Uma
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Infant Is Diagnosed With Rotavirus. Has Cold, Diarrhea And Vomiting Problem. Should I Consult A Doctor?

Hi,
Welcome to HCM!

Rota virus usually causes only gatro enteritis.

This must be a separate illness.
Better to show her to the doctor if there is no improvement in 48 hrs after fever with paracetamol.

Good luck
God bless
Dr Uma