Viral gastroenteritis natural history, complications and prognosis

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Complications

Rotavirus causes severe gastroenteritis in infants and young children. Severe dehydration and death can occur in this age group.

Prognosis

Most infections will go away on their own. Children may become severely ill from dehydration caused by diarrhea.