Gastroenterology Book

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Rotavirus

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  1. See Also
    1. Diarrhea
    2. Infectious Diarrhea
  2. Epidemiology
    1. Most common cause of acute Gastroenteritis
    2. Accounts for 35% of child hospitalizations for Diarrhea
    3. Peak ages affected: 6 months to 2 years old
      1. Uncommon under age 6 months or over age 4 years
    4. Infection peaks in March (mid-January to late May)
    5. Incidence: 54,000 cases per year in United States
    6. Mortality: 100 deaths per year in United States
  3. Pathophysiology
    1. Antibody to Rotavirus is protective
    2. Self limited Infection
    3. Transmission: Fecal-oral route
    4. Incubation: 1-3 days
  4. Symptoms
    1. Emesis for 3 days
    2. Severe Watery Diarrhea for 3-8 days
    3. Fever
    4. Upper respiratory symptoms
  5. Prevention
    1. Careful hand washing
    2. See Rotavirus Vaccine
      1. Limited use due to Intussusception risk
  6. References
    1. Staat (2002) Pediatr Infect Dis J 21:221

Rotavirus (C0035870)

Definition (CSP)6 serogroups described; group A occurs in mammals and birds; group B in humans, pigs, cattle, sheep and rats; group C in pigs and rarely humans; groups D and F in poultry; and group E in pigs.
Definition (MSH)A genus of REOVIRIDAE, causing acute gastroenteritis in BIRDS and MAMMALS, including humans. Transmission is horizontal and by environmental contamination. Seven species (Rotaviruses A thru G) are recognized.
ConceptsVirus (T005)
EnglishGenus Rotavirus, Genus: Rotavirus, Rotavirus, ROTAVIRUS PREPARATION, Rotaviruses
Spanishgénero Rotavirus, género: Rotavirus, genero Rotavirus, genero: Rotavirus, rotavirus
CreditsDerived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)



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