Rotavirus infection physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Elsaiey, MBBCH [2]

Physical examination

Appearance of the patient

The patient with rotavirus infection may be in a normal appearance. In cases of dehydration, there will be change in the patient appearance depending on the severity of the dehydration as the following:

• In early stages of the rotavirus infection the patients are asymptomatic.
• In advanced cases, the patient may show irritable behavior.
• In severe cases, the patient appears pale and lethargic.

Vital signs

• Low blood pressure
• Fever due to the infection and the dehydration

Skin

• Dry skin in case of dehydration.
• Pallor

Heart

• Normal heart sounds
• No murmurs, gallops or rubs

Abdomen

• Abdominal tenderness
• Cramps