[rṓtə-vī́rəs]
(n.)Any of a group of wheel-shaped, RNA-contained viruses that cause gastroenteritis, especially in infants and newborn animals.
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Rotavirus infection affects most kids and is one of the most common causes of diarrhea. A vaccine to prevent it is now recommended for all kids. ... Almost all kids have had a rotavirus infection by the time they're 5 years old. Rotavirus is one of the most common causes of diarrhea, and severe infection...
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Rotavirus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rotavirus is a genus of double-stranded RNA virus in the family Reoviridae. It is the leading single cause of severe diarrhoea among infants and young children,
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Learn about CDC's rotavirus disease burden and surveillance activities in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region of the world ... Unusual Rotavirus Season May Be due to Newly Introduced Vaccine...
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Learn rotavirus infection causes, symptoms (watery diarrhea, severe dehydration, fever, vomiting), diagnosis, treatment, vaccine information and how long it lasts in children. ... home > digestion center > digestion a-z list > rotavirus index > rotavirus article...
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A virus that causes gastroenteritis (stomach flu). Includes an update on RotaTeq ® the new rotavirus vaccine. ... Rotavirus is a common cause of diarrhea and gastroenteritis in children.
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Rotavirus is a virus that causes severe diarrhea. It can also cause vomiting, fever and dehydration. It is the leading cause of diarrhea in infants and young children. Almost all children in the U.S. are likely to be infected with rotavirus before their 5th birthday.
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Rotavirus is a common cause of diarrhea, vomiting and fever in children. Treatments are aimed at preventing dehydration. ... Rotavirus infections are very common, especially in children under two years old, with watery diarrhea being the most common symptom. Other symptoms can include vomiting and fever, and the diarrhea may...
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Rotavirus vaccine may be given at the same time as other childhood vaccines. Babies who get the vaccine may be fed normally afterward. 2 Rotavirus vaccine 4 Some babies should not get rotavirus vaccine or should wait Better hygiene and sanitation have not reduced rotavirus diarrhea very much in the United States.
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