Question
What medication should a 10-month-old baby take if infected with rotavirus?
Answer
The key to treating rotavirus infection in infants is to quickly correct dehydration and acidosis. For children with mild symptoms, oral rehydration methods can be used to correct this, with the commonly used formula being the World Health Organization’s recommended oral rehydration salt, consisting of: 3.5 grams of sodium chloride, 2.5 grams of sodium bicarbonate, 1.5 grams of potassium hydroxide, and 20 grams of glucose, dissolved in water to make 1000 milliliters, which the child can drink as water. For children with severe symptoms, intravenous fluid administration may be necessary to correct dehydration and acidosis.