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What Causes Diarrhea In An Infant With Mildly Elevated Body Temperature?

Monica is a 19 month old who attends your service. Soon after arriving she appears flushed and warm to touch. She is generally an outgoing child however today does not want to play with the other children. She remains seated on floor cushions near you while others play with toys nearby. Before morning tea she has diarrhoea, which has escaped her nappy. She has two similar episodes in the next two hours and a temperature of 37.2 degrees. When you contact Monica’s father to ask that she be collected he says he is unable to get there for another two to three hours due to an important work meeting.
Mon, 29 Oct 2018
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Hi,

The cause of her diarrhea is most likely due to a virus. There are many different viruses that cause diarrhea in infants. And infants are exposed to viruses when they attend daycare. Make certain that she is well hydrated by offering her Pedialyte in addition to her milk feedings.

If she is well hydrated, she will make tears when crying, wet the same number of diapers that she does when well, her lips and mouth ought to be moist, and when you gently pinch her skin it should fall back in place immediately.

As much as possible, keep her away from the other infants and children. Change her diaper in a place separate from the other infants and children. All of the staff who interact with Monica should wash their hands thoroughly with soap and warm water after handling her, even if they do not change her diaper.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Arnold Zedd
Pediatrician
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What Causes Diarrhea In An Infant With Mildly Elevated Body Temperature?

Hi, The cause of her diarrhea is most likely due to a virus. There are many different viruses that cause diarrhea in infants. And infants are exposed to viruses when they attend daycare. Make certain that she is well hydrated by offering her Pedialyte in addition to her milk feedings. If she is well hydrated, she will make tears when crying, wet the same number of diapers that she does when well, her lips and mouth ought to be moist, and when you gently pinch her skin it should fall back in place immediately. As much as possible, keep her away from the other infants and children. Change her diaper in a place separate from the other infants and children. All of the staff who interact with Monica should wash their hands thoroughly with soap and warm water after handling her, even if they do not change her diaper. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Arnold Zedd Pediatrician