Rotavirus Infections
Definition
Rotavirus is the major cause of diarrhea and vomiting in young children worldwide. The infection is highly contagious and may lead to severe dehydration (loss of body fluids) and even death.
Description
Gastroenteritis (inflammation of the stomach and the intestine) is the second most common illness in the United States, after the common cold. More than one-third of such cases are caused by...
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