What is the infectious agent that causes rotavirus infection?
Infection is caused by group A rotaviruses, which are wheel-shaped viruses. Where is rotavirus found? Rotavirus occurs worldwide. Rotaviruses infect the intestine and are passed in the stool of infected persons. How do people get rotavirus infection? Rotavirus spreads very easily. The virus is transmitted by hand-to-mouth contact with stool from an infected person. The virus can be passed from one person to another by touching a hand contaminated by the virus. The virus can also be transmitted by merely touching a surface or object that has been contaminated by an infected person. The virus then enters the body through contact with the mouth. Children can spread rotavirus both before and after they develop symptoms. What are the signs and symptoms of rotavirus infection? Rotavirus infection usually starts with fever and vomiting, followed by diarrhea. The diarrhea can be mild to severe and generally lasts 3-9 days. How soon after exposure do symptoms appear? Illness usually begins 3 da
