What are the symptoms of rotavirus infections?
Rotavirus infections usually take place in the winter. The most common symptoms of rotavirus infections are vomiting and watery diarrhea. Abdominal cramps and fever often occur, too. Symptoms usually appear within 2 days after swallowing contaminated water, and will last for 3-8 days. You will usually recover without serious or long-term health effects. What should I do if I think I have a rotavirus infection? See your health care provider to discuss your concerns. How is a rotavirus infection diagnosed? Laboratory tests will determine if rotavirus is the cause of illness. These tests work by identifying the virus in the stools of an infected person. Sometimes they are not performed unless the laboratory is instructed specifically to look for the virus. What is the treatment for a rotavirus infection? There is no specific treatment available. To prevent dehydration, you should drink plenty of fluids as long as the diarrhea lasts. In some cases, the infection will go away without any tr
