Rotavirus, norwsalk-like virus, and enteric adenovirus etc. Rotavirus and norwsalk-like virus infections are common in winter, but adenovirus infections occur year round.
1 to 3 days
Infection is by oral ingestion, fecal-oral route or droplet infection.
Symptoms are mainly vomiting and watery diarrhea, sometimes milk-like diarrhea, and may last 3 to 7 days. It is important to often check if there are signs of dehydration.
The main concerns of treatment involve heteropathy and avoiding dehydration.
It is very important to gargle and wash hands often, especially after handling vomit and feces.
The infected child should not go to school unless the vomiting and diarrhea have subsided and the body condition has improved.
