#INFANT INFECTIOUS
/Infectious diseases, GASTROENTERITIS
May be extremely serious in small babies &, if not treated, could result in death from {dehydration}. Commonly contracted through food which has been contaminated by food handlers.


Look for:
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raised temperature
abdominal pain
{vomiting}
{diarrhea}


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Seek competent medical advice. The dual effect of {diarrhea} & {vomiting} causes loss of fluid & {dehydration}. In small babies, because they have relatively small amounts of fluid in their body, dehydration develops rapidly.