Mumbai sees rise in rotavirus cases: Doctors share 2 precautions to follow

Noting an uptick in cases of stomach flu viruses, mainly norovirus and rotavirus, in Mumbai, a city-based paediatrician, Dr Nihar Parekh, advised caution. “It’s a bit urgent. There’s been an outbreak of stomach flu viruses in our city over the last two weeks. And this virus is extremely contagious. These are mainly norovirus and rotavirus, which cause loose motions, dehydration, cramps in the stomach, vomiting, and fever,” he said in a video post on Instagram. According to Dr Parkesh, there is a two-point approach that you need to take over the following week.DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine. *You and your family, mainly children, should not eat out for