What Is Rotavirus?
6. How Is Rotavirus Diagnosed?
The symptoms of rotavirus are common signs of many different infections or diseases. The doctor is likely to reach the initial diagnosis through a series of observations and questions. Be prepared to tell the physician when the symptoms began and how severe the symptoms have been.
After hearing what you have been doing to counter the illness, the doctor may need a stool sample. Testing the sample is the only way to confirm for sure that you or your child has rotavirus.
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