What Is a Rotavirus Infection?
7. Complications
In addition to dehydration, another complication will arise in a very small percentage of cases. Rotavirus infections can sometimes cause intussusception, which means that part of the intestine has folded back into itself. The condition can cause the intestine to become blocked, preventing fluids and solids from passing through.
Although it is a very rare condition, children that have suffered from intussusception before are more likely to get it again should they become infected with the rotavirus again. It can be a very dangerous condition and it should be treated as soon as possible. Symptoms of the condition include, but are not limited to, blood in the stools, fever, and a lump in the abdomen.
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