Rotavirus enteric infection

rotavirus intestinal infection( rotavirus gastroenteritis, stomach flu) - disease caused by a virus of the family of rotavirus( Rotavirus).The incubation period is from 1 to 5 days. The infected person is contagious from the moment of manifestation of the symptoms of rotavirus and remains there until the end of the manifestation of the symptoms of the disease. Rotavirus easily affects both children and adults, but in an adult human disease occurs in a less severe form.

for rotavirus tend acute onset - diarrhea( light clay-like stool, sometimes with blood), abdominal pain, frequent vomiting, in some cases, an increase in temperature to 39 degrees. In addition, there is often a runny nose, inflammation and sore throat. In the acute period, the appetite decreases, the state of decay is noted.

During the course of the disease, resistant immunity to the virus is produced and secondary infection occurs very rarely.

Pathways of infection

Infection with rotavirus infection is possible in various ways. The main way of transfer of rotaviruses - through unwashed or infected products, especially dairy production, does not eliminate the virus and chlorination of water. The disease is also referred to as "dirty hand" diseases.

Rotavirus affects and multiplies in the cells of the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract and is excreted with feces from the first day of the illness, simultaneously with the manifestation of the symptoms of the disease. The defeat of the mucosa leads to disruption of digestion of food and provokes the development of severe diarrhea, and as a result, dehydration of the body.

first infection usually takes place during childhood, when visiting schools and kindergartens, where rotavirus is endemic intestinal outbreaks, followed by acute diarrhea.

Almost all children to five years suffer a rotavirus infection, observations show that with each subsequent infection immunity generated by this type of virus, and reinfection occur more easily.

The nature of the disease is seasonal in nature. Practically all cases of the disease occur in the cold period. Rotaviruses are not afraid of low temperatures and under adverse conditions can exist for many days.

In addition, rotaviruses cause inflammation of the respiratory tract and spread by airborne droplets.

If the team appeared infected, then within 3-5 days other people get sick. To prevent infection is possible only in case of immune activity of the body.

Treatment Due to the fact that medikametoznyh agents that kill rotavirus not - symptomatic therapy, as with any of intestinal infection, which is accompanied by vomiting and diarrhea, is directed at normalizing water and electrolyte balance. It is very important to prevent dehydration of the body and prevent the development of secondary infection.

When the first symptoms of an intestinal disorder appear, it is necessary to exclude foods containing milk, since it is an excellent medium for the growth and reproduction of bacteria.

The patient's appetite is reduced and it is not necessary to force him to eat. As a meal, you can offer jelly, rice porridge on the water, chicken broth. Food and drink are given in small portions, to prevent vomiting and rapid assimilation.

For severe vomiting or diarrhea, it is necessary to replenish the volume of salts and fluid removed from the body with vomit and liquid stool. To do this, give frequent drinking, but not more than 50 ml for each time, in order to avoid provoking a vomiting reflex.

In the treatment, the external symptoms of the infection are on the 5th-7th day, the recovery is complete, however, a weak stool may bother a little longer.

Temperature at rotavirus infection

The temperature caused by this kind of infection is difficult, and can last up to 5 days. The peculiarity of rotavirus is sensitivity to high body temperature, at 38 degrees the virus dies, so below this level the temperature should not be knocked down. Reduce higher temperature possible, using antipyretics suppositories, medicated preparations in the proper age, dosage, effective decoction of herbs( lime blossom, flowers elderberry, willow bark, poplar buds, grass violet tricolor, berries of barberry and raspberries), as well as wiping weak alcohol solution.

Complications of

Rotavirus infection with competent and timely treatment proceeds without special complications. After recovery, intestinal infection most often does not cause any long-term consequences and usually gives a favorable prognosis.

Prevention

Prevention is the maintenance of personal hygiene and sanitation facilities. It is necessary to wash hands when returning from the street and be sure to eat before eating. For drinking it is better to use filtered or boiled water.

Also as an effective means of preventing rotavirus, preventive vaccination is recommended.

The intensity of symptoms of rotavirus infection, the duration and severity of the disease are very individual. Rotovirus infection is similar to more serious diseases - poisoning, cholera, salmonellosis, so in cases accompanied by fever, nausea and loose stools, do not self-medicate, you should see a doctor.