Question
A fifteen-month-old child has been suffering from fever, diarrhea, and vomiting for seven consecutive days. During this period, the child has taken Smecta and received treatments with Cefamandole Sodium, Cefmenoxime Sodium, and Glucose Chloride Potassium Injection. The stool test results showed negative for occult blood and the color was yellow. The rotavirus (group A) test was positive, and there were traces of lipids. Despite the above treatments, the symptoms have not improved. How should one handle this situation?
Answer
Based on the stool test results, the diagnosis is confirmed as a rotavirus infection, and the stool is watery, indicating that the child’s acute gastroenteritis is caused by a viral infection. Therefore, it is recommended to undergo antiviral treatment and avoid excessive use of antibiotics. Since the child has been experiencing watery diarrhea and vomiting for seven consecutive days, it is likely that dehydration has set in.