Question
My baby is four and a half months old and has been suffering from diarrhea for half a month. The result of the stool analysis shows a weak positive for rotavirus, a weak positive for lactose test, and 2-3 leukocytes. I have been prescribed Diflucan and Ceftriaxone at the hospital, but there has been no improvement. A few days ago, the stool was green and watery, and recently it has turned yellow and mucous. What should I do?
Answer
Infantile diarrhea is mainly caused by rotavirus infection, with most cases occurring in children under 5 years old, especially those under 3.5 years. Clinical symptoms mainly include diarrhea, accompanied by fever, vomiting, and mild upper respiratory tract infection. During infantile diarrhea, the stool decreases, crying produces fewer tears, and the stool becomes watery and frequent. The main cause of infant diarrhea is that dry weather conditions are conducive to the growth and reproduction of the virus. If parents and children do not pay attention to hygiene, it is easy to get sick. If parents notice that their child has autumn diarrhea, they should send the child to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible and ensure the child drinks plenty of water to prevent dehydration.