Is there a real risk of stomach bugs and rotavirus at Egyptian resorts?

A traveler who just returned reports no signs of widespread illness — the resort grounds were clean and well-maintained. Their child had a brief fever on day four, likely from air conditioning, and recovered the next day. The family swam in pools, visited a water park, and drank cocktails with ice without any serious issues.

Another traveler notes that most stomach complaints seem to stem from overeating at buffets, overheating, or poor personal hygiene rather than actual food poisoning or a virus. Their family had one off day but nothing serious. They spent the whole holiday worrying after reading alarming messages online — and say it was completely unnecessary.

One traveler who drank alcohol with ice throughout the trip and used hand sanitizer regularly did not get sick. However, they note that constant anxiety about potential infection spoiled the holiday atmosphere — and advise against overthinking the risk.