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February 20, 2007
Here's the Culprit
I'm 99% sure we're currently dealing with Rotavirus. Nasty little bug. Fever, vomiting, and diarrhea for 3-8 days. Poor Lily had a rough day yesterday. I'm just trying to keep her hydrated and hope we're almost out of the woods.
Posted by mwashburn at February 20, 2007 08:11 AMPosted to mommyhood
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Yeah, it could be that, or it could be the flu. We've had a lot of people get hit by it at work lately. They described the same symptoms as above. I thought rotovirus involved some sort of passing at the toilet?
Posted by: Jesse at February 20, 2007 11:15 AM
Rotavirus lasts 3-8 days (unlike stomach flu, which is usually about a 36-hour bug), and yes, it is passed by "fecal-oral transmission." Being at the YMCA, where I know several children have had it this season, is a prime breeding ground for all kinds of kid-passed nastiness.
Posted by: flygrrl at February 20, 2007 11:37 AM
I heard that the Y had a sign that warned of the Rotavirus. I also heard that a second sign was posted saying, "Coming Soon - Fecal matter with ecoli in the pool!"
Posted by: Jesse at February 21, 2007 11:34 AM