Gastroenteritis?!
Question: My one year old got Gastroenteritis from daycare and was very sick for four days. She's better now but now I'm sick. Is it possible to reinfect her? I wash my hands like crazy and lysol the house, but I'm not sure if one can get a virus again after they've recovered from it. Also, I haven't really been able to eat for four days, is that a problem? I'm still drinking, but food is really awful.
Answers: My one year old got Gastroenteritis from daycare and was very sick for four days. She's better now but now I'm sick. Is it possible to reinfect her? I wash my hands like crazy and lysol the house, but I'm not sure if one can get a virus again after they've recovered from it. Also, I haven't really been able to eat for four days, is that a problem? I'm still drinking, but food is really awful.
As long as the virus hasn't mutated it's highly unlikely that your daughter will get it again. However any other family members are at risk.
Sounds like you are doing all the prevention you can to keep it at bay.
As for the not eating. Try bland foods (crackers, white rice, etc.) to get you back into the swing of things. Make sure you stay hydrated by drinking gatorade as this will replenish electrolytes lost from diarrhea.