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  1. #INFANT INFECTIOUS
  2. /Infectious diseases, GASTROENTERITIS
  3. 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.
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  6. Look for:
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  8. raised temperature
  9. abdominal pain
  10. {vomiting}
  11. {diarrhea}
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  14. $1
  15. 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.
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