A 6-week-old infant girl is admitted to the hospital with a…
A 6-week-old infant girl is admitted to the hospital with a 4-day history of fever, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. Upon examination, the attending physician noted dry skin with reduced elasticity, dry mucous membranes, and sunken eyes. The causative agent was determined to be an enteric (intestinal) virus and she was placed on IV fluid therapy. The mother explained that the child was scheduled to receive her first oral vaccine dose to prevent this infection the following week. A. Name the virus responsible for this patient’s condition. B. What disease does she have? C. Explain each clue provided in the narrative.