Question
The child’s stool test shows a positive result for rotavirus antigen, and the child hasn’t eaten for two days but wants to eat fruit. I’m not sure if this is permissible?
Answer
This test result could indicate pediatric autumn diarrhea, which is also known as rotavirus infection diarrhea. It often occurs during autumn and winter and is a self-limiting disease with no specific effective medication. Most children will naturally stop having diarrhea within about a week. In many areas with limited medical resources, even without medication, the vast majority of children can recover through oral rehydration. The problem arises when there is severe vomiting and diarrhea, and if rehydration is not timely, dehydration can quickly occur, which may lead to serious consequences.