gastrointestinal disorders
Rotavirus Gastroenteritis
Symptoms and Signs of Rotavirus Gastroenteritis
Rotavirus gastroenteritis in infants and young children may last 5 to 7 days. Vomiting occurs in 90% of patients, and fever>39°C (>102.2°F) occurs in about 30%. Diarrhea is watery and non-bloody. In adults the symptoms of rotavirus gastroenteritis are usually mild. In children, the diarrhea is more likely to cause severe Dehydration in Children and even death. 