Rotavirus Infection
Rotavirus infection is a common cause of gastroenteritis in infants and young children. This virus affects the intestine and spreads easily, especially in daycare centers and settings where many children are together.
Common symptoms: watery diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and abdominal pain; the main concern is dehydration, especially in the youngest.
Signs to watch for: dry mouth, crying without tears, decreased urine output, listlessness, or difficulty taking fluids.
When should you seek care? In the case of persistent vomiting, signs of dehydration, or a baby who looks very listless, it is advisable to seek care.
Which specialist treats it? A pediatrician is the go-to professional to evaluate children, with support from a pediatric infectious disease specialist in cases that warrant it. Taking care of hydration and seeking care in a timely manner is the best guide.
Data on 29 doctors who treat rotavirus infection
Specialties that treat rotavirus infection
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in rotavirus infection
Dr. Mauricio Silva Barragan
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dra. Margarita Raya Rivera Atlántida
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Irving Partida Justo
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Carlos Alcantara Noguez
Dr. Jose Alejandro Ruiz Montañez
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dr. Escandon Hector Calles
Dr. Roberto Moreno Paez
Dr. Francisco Alvarado Alemán
Frequently asked questions
What is rotavirus infection?
Rotavirus infection is a common cause of gastroenteritis in infants and young children. This virus affects the intestine and spreads easily, especially in daycare centers and settings where many children are together.
Which doctor treats rotavirus infection?
Rotavirus Infection is usually treated by specialists in infectious disease specialist, pediatric infectious disease specialist, pediatric nephrologist, pediatric pulmonologist, pediatrician, pediatric surgeon, neonatologist.