Rotavirus
Definition
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diarrhea in adults
diarrhea in children
fever in adults
fever in children
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Rotavirus Outlook
What to expect with a rotavirus:
Rotavirus usually resolves within 1 week.
Reinfection is common.
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Rotavirus Complications
Related Conditions
Norwalk virus infection
Viral gastroenteritis
Stomach Flu Checkup
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Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Muscle aches
Vomiting
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Last Updated: Jul 25, 2008
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Rotavirus References:
Anderson EJ, Weber SG. Rotavirus infection in adults. Lancet Infect Dis. 2004 Feb;4(2):91-9.
Glass RI, Bresee JS, Turcios R, Fischer TK, Parashar UD, Steele AD. Rotavirus vaccines: targeting the developing world. J Infect Dis. 2005 Sep 1;192 Suppl 1:S160-6.
Rivest P, Proulx M, Lonergan G, Lebel MH, Bedard L. Hospitalisations for gastroenteritis: the role of rotavirus. Vaccine. 2004 May 7;22(15-16):2013-7.
Widdowson MA, Bresee JS, Gentsch JR, Glass RI. Rotavirus disease and its prevention. Curr Opin Gastroenterol. 2005 Jan;21(1):26-31.
