Beware of Norovirus, Rotavirus and Adenovirus
佔兒科急性腸胃炎住院病例 >50%
2024-07-16
除咗一般季節性流感之外，腸胃炎都係小朋友最常見嘅疾病之一！尤其係轉換天氣或者小朋友抵抗力較弱嘅時候，就更加容易受到感染！其中，「諾如病毒」、「輪狀病毒」和「腺病毒」更係兒科急性腸胃炎住院病例的主要元兇之一，佔據了超過50%的病例數據相當驚人！
腸胃炎上吐下瀉嘅症狀，相信大部份家長都不陌生！其實，家長只要了解腸胃炎的成因，就能更好地照顧小朋友啦！我們一起來拆解一下相關嘅治理和預防方法吧！
What is Gastroenteritis?
I believe most people have experienced gastroenteritis! Essentially, gastroenteritis refers to inflammation of the intestines or stomach, and it occurs throughout the year. Norovirus, Rotavirus, and Adenovirus are the three main viruses that cause viral gastroenteritis!
What are the differences among Norovirus, Rotavirus, and Adenovirus?
Symptoms:
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain
- Low-grade fever and malaise
- Symptoms last for 1-3 days
潛伏期: 12-48 Hours
治理方法 : Given adequate fluids to prevent dehydration and supportive treatment
Mode of transmission:
- Ingestion of contaminated water or food
- By contact with vomitus or faeces from infected persons
- By contact with contaminated objects
- By aerosol spread with contaminated droplets of splashed vomitus
How can parents quickly identify the virus if their child shows related symptoms, such as diarrhea?
If a child exhibits symptoms such as diarrhea, parents can use a Gastrointestinal 3-in-1 Rapid Antigen Test before visiting a doctor. This simple test, conducted at home through stool sampling, can quickly identify the virus causing the illness. This not only helps reduce family transmission but also supports doctors in providing proper treatment, thereby lowering the risk of severe illness in children.
Gastrointestinal 3-in-1 Rapid Antigen Test
- Detect 3 common gastrointestinal viruses at once
- 98% accuracy
- Self-test at home, convenient and fast
- Painless and non-invasive sampling
- Results within 15 minutes
What should be considered in terms of diet when infected with gastroenteritis?
Infected with Gastroenteritis means that your stomach and intestines are weakened and sensitive. To recover quickly, the following three key dietary points should be noted:
- Keep yourself hydrated
- Opt for mild, non-irritating foods
- Take frequent light meals
Consult a doctor regarding dietary considerations.
How can we prevent viral gastroenteritis given its high contagion?
Do not be overly concerned about viral gastroenteritis. Paying attention to these daily practices can help mitigate the risk:
- Maintain Good Personal Hygiene: Keep your hands clean, especially before handling food, eating, and after using the toilet. Wear gloves and masks when cleaning up vomit or feces, and wash hands thoroughly afterward.
- Ensure Food Cleanliness and Proper Cooking: Clean food thoroughly and cook it well. Use serving utensils when sharing food with others.
- Keep the Home Clean: Maintain good indoor ventilation and regularly clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, such as furniture, toys, and shared items.
References
[1] Prevalence of Diarrhea Viruses in Hospitalized Children in Hong Kong in 2008, Journal of Medical Virology
[2] Norovirus, Centre for Health Protection
[3] Rotavirus, Centre for Health Protection
[4] Adenovirus, Centre for Health Protection
