Rotavirus Infection

Rotavirus Infection: Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by rotavirus infection: Endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic diseases (E00-E90). Hypokalemia (potassium deficiency). Dehydration (fluid deficiency) Mouth, esophagus (food pipe), stomach, and intestines (K00-K67; K90-K93). Ileus (intestinal obstruction) due to intussusception/invagination of a portion of the intestine into the aborally following intestinal … Rotavirus Infection: Complications

Rotavirus Infection: Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body temperature, body weight, body height; further: Inspection (viewing). Skin, mucous membranes and sclerae (white part of the eye). Abdomen (abdomen) Shape of the abdomen? Skin color? Skin texture? Efflorescences (skin changes)? Pulsations? Bowel movements? … Rotavirus Infection: Examination

Rotavirus Infection: Test and Diagnosis

2nd-order laboratory parameters-depending on the results of the history, physical examination, and obligatory laboratory parameters-for differential diagnostic workup Antigen detection by EIA Direct or indirect detection of rotavirus must be reported by name if the evidence indicates acute infection (Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases in Humans Act).

Rotavirus Infection: Drug Therapy

Therapeutic targets Rehydration (fluid balance). Symptom relief Therapy recommendations Symptomatic therapy (antiemetics/anti-nausea drugs, if necessary) including fluid replacement: oral rehydration for signs of dehydration (fluid deficiency); >3% weight loss); administration of oral rehydration solutions (ORL), which should be hypotonic, between meals (“tea breaks”) for mild to moderate dehydration. Compensation of electrolyte losses (blood salts). Antiviral … Rotavirus Infection: Drug Therapy

Rotavirus Infection: Diagnostic Tests

Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, laboratory diagnostics, and obligatory medical device diagnostics – for differential diagnostic clarification. Abdominal ultrasonography (ultrasound examination of the abdominal organs) – for basic diagnostics.

Rotavirus Infection: Prevention

Rotavirus vaccination for all infants is the most important and effective preventive measure. To prevent rotavirus infection, attention must be paid to reducing risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Smear infection Consumption of contaminated food and water

Rotavirus Infection: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate rotavirus infection: Acute onset of symptoms Pronounced feeling of illness/fatigue Nausea (nausea)/vomiting Severe diarrhea (diarrhea)/watery diarrhea with mucus admixtures. Abdominal pain (abdominal pain) Cephalgia (headache) Myalgia (muscle pain) Moderately elevated temperature; rarely fever Symptomatology usually persists for 2 to 6 days. Mild or asymptomatic courses may also occur. … Rotavirus Infection: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Rotavirus Infection: Causes

Pathogenesis (development of disease) Rotaviruses belong to the Reoviridae family. Seven serogroups can be distinguished (A-G), with rotaviruses of serogroup A being the most important worldwide. Humans are the main reservoir of the virus. Rotaviruses occurring in domestic and farm animals play only a minor role in human disease. Transmission is fecal-oral by smear infection, … Rotavirus Infection: Causes

Rotavirus Infection: Therapy

General measures Compensate for fluid and electrolyte lossNote: 57% of children with acute gastroenteritis (gastrointestinal infection) with rotavirus under age 15 are hospitalized. The general rules of hygiene must be consistently enforced Actions taken by patients and contacts: Instruction in correct disinfection measures Segregation of infected persons in rooms with private WCs Wearing gloves, protective … Rotavirus Infection: Therapy

Rotavirus Infection: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). Infectious gastroenteritis (gastroenteritis), unspecified. Norovirus infection Mouth, esophagus (food pipe), stomach and intestines (K00-K67; K90-K93). Noninfectious gastroenteritis, unspecified. Food poisoning, unspecified Medication Nausea/vomiting can be triggered by a variety of medications (see below “Gastrointestinal symptoms caused by medications”) Taking laxatives (laxatives). Antibiotics – group of drugs that act against bacterial … Rotavirus Infection: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Rotavirus Infection: Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of rotavirus infection. Family history What is the general health of your family members? Social history What is your profession? Do you work/live in a community facility? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). Do you suffer from severe vomiting and/or diarrhea? … Rotavirus Infection: Medical History