Rotavirus Treatment
Can this condition be treated? What Rotavirus treatment options are available? Learn more below about the current treatments available to patients.
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How to Treat Rotavirus
Rotavirus does not respond to antibiotics. There is no treatment for rotavirus itself. The virus may cause Dehydration , which may require treatments such as:
- Rehydration fluids-includes children's drinks (eg, Pedialyte) to restore minerals lost due to the diarrhea
- Intravenous (IV) fluids-If dehydration is severe, IV fluids may be given at the hospital
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