What commonly accompanies diarrhea for rotavirus?
Vomiting, abdominal pain and fever
Rotavirus is a common cause of acute diarrhea in infants and young children. When a child is infected with rotavirus, the most common symptom is watery diarrhea. However, other signs and symptoms may also accompany rotavirus diarrhea including:
1. Fever: Infected children can develop a fever, which is usually low-grade and lasts for several days.
2. Vomiting: Some children with rotavirus infection may vomit.
3. Abdominal pain: The child may experience abdominal pain, which can be severe in some cases.
4. Dehydration: Diarrhea and vomiting can lead to a loss of fluids and electrolytes, causing dehydration. Signs of dehydration in infants and children include dry mouth, decreased urine output, lethargy, and sunken eyes.
5. Loss of appetite: Infected children may not feel like eating or drinking due to their symptoms.
It is worth noting that not all children with rotavirus infection will develop these accompanying symptoms. However, in general, symptoms tend to be more severe in infants and young children, and infections can lead to hospitalization.
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