What Is a Rotavirus Infection?
10. Treatment
As yet there is no treatment for a rotavirus infection directly, but the condition rarely needs treatment anyway. However, medications may be used to help limit the severity of the symptoms. Patients are generally asked to just take it easy for a few days and make sure that they tale on plenty of fluids.
Fluids are perhaps the most important treatment of all in order to help prevent dehydration. Rehydration salts can help to treat dehydration, while certain beverages should be avoided because they can make the problem worse. In serious cases, the patient may be admitted into a hospital where they can be put on an intravenous drip.
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