Patient's question:
Recently, my son has been having frequent diarrhea. He went to the hospital for a check-up and was diagnosed with rotavirus diarrhea. How should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Generally, the condition is managed by treating the symptoms of the disease. Intravenous fluids can be used to correct dehydration and acidosis, while dipyridamole is administered orally. In recent years, interferon (IFN) has also been used to treat rotavirus infection. This medication can inhibit viral replication in the body, thereby reducing symptoms and shortening the duration of the illness. If a newborn contracts autumnal diarrhea, breastfeeding should be continued, as breast milk contains approximately 90% rotavirus antibodies, which can help alleviate symptoms or shorten the course of the disease when ingested by the child.