Symptoms and the role of nursing care of a baby with a diarrhea of the rotavirus etiology
Journal Title: Medical Science Pulse - Year 2016, Vol 10, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: The rotavirus is transmitted through the fecal-oral route and through inhalation during a contact with an infected person. Especially children up to 5 years old are exposed to the infection. Some of the prophylactic measures are vaccination and adherence to the rules of hygiene.Aim of the study: Presentation of frequency of symptoms occurring in rotavirus infection and the activity of the nursing staff in the care of a hospitalized child with rotavirus diarrhea.Material and methods: The survey covered 32 children hospitalized at the Gastroenterology Department of John Paul II Upper Silesian Child Health Centre in Katowice. The examination technique was an own observation sheet.Results: 66% (21) of the hospitalized children experienced vomiting; 34% (10) of the patients experienced raised temperature. Stomachaches occurred in 34% (10) of cases. 34% (10) children experienced apathy. Upper respiratory tract infection was diagnosed in 38% (12) of the children.Conclusions: The most frequent ailments affecting children with rotavirus infections are: diarrhea, vomiting, fever, stomach aches and apathy, which require holistic nursing care in every aspect of a child’s hospital stay.
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Aneta Soll
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