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Rota Virus!

Rotavirus is a genus of double-stranded RNA viruses that is the most common cause of severe diarrhea in infants and young children worldwide. It infects nearly every child by age five. While immunity develops with subsequent infections, the first infection can cause watery diarrhea, vomiting, fever, abdominal pain, irritability, and potentially severe dehydration. Rotavirus primarily affects the gastrointestinal tract, causing inflammation that leads to diarrhea, making it a leading cause of dehydration in children, especially in developing countries with limited access to care.

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Rota Virus!

Rotavirus is a genus of double-stranded RNA viruses that is the most common cause of severe diarrhea in infants and young children worldwide. It infects nearly every child by age five. While immunity develops with subsequent infections, the first infection can cause watery diarrhea, vomiting, fever, abdominal pain, irritability, and potentially severe dehydration. Rotavirus primarily affects the gastrointestinal tract, causing inflammation that leads to diarrhea, making it a leading cause of dehydration in children, especially in developing countries with limited access to care.

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ROTAVIRUS!

By: Ali
TOPICS:
•What is a Rotavirus?
•What causes Rotavirus?
•What are the symptoms of Rotavirus?
•Is Rotavirus really harmful for us?
•A Small Quiz.
WHAT IS A
ROTAVIRUS?
Rotavirus is a genus of double-stranded RNA
viruses in the family Reoviridae. Rotaviruses
are the most common cause of diarrheal
disease among infants and young children.
Nearly every child in the world is infected with
a rotavirus at least once by the age of
five. Immunity develops with each infection, so
subsequent infections are less severe. Adults are
rarely affected. There are nine species of the
genus, referred to as A, B, C, D, F, G, H, I and
J. Rotavirus A, the most common species,
causes more than 90% of rotavirus infections in
humans.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF
ROTAVIRUS?
•Rotavirus is a highly contagious virus that 1. Watery Diarrhea: This is often the most prominent symptom.
The diarrhea can be severe and frequent, leading to dehydration.
primarily affects infants and young children. 2.Vomiting: Many infected individuals, especially young children,
It is a common cause of severe diarrhea and experience vomiting alongside diarrhea.
can lead to dehydration, especially in 3.Fever: A fever is common in rotavirus infections. It can range
from mild to moderate.
developing countries where access to clean 4.Abdominal Pain: Some individuals might experience stomach
water and medical care might be limited. cramps or discomfort.
The symptoms of rotavirus infection can 5.Irritability: Infants and young children might become irritable
due to the discomfort caused by diarrhea and other symptoms.
vary in severity but typically include: 6.Dehydration: Severe diarrhea and vomiting can lead to
dehydration, characterized by dry mouth, reduced urine output,
lethargy, and sunken eyes.
7.Loss of Appetite: Infants and children might lose interest in eating
due to the discomfort caused by the infection.
IS ROTAVIRUS REALLY HARMFUL
TO US?
• Rotavirus can be harmful, especially to
infants and young children. Rotavirus is
a highly contagious virus that primarily
affects the gastrointestinal tract, causing
gastroenteritis or inflammation of the
stomach and intestines. It is a leading
cause of severe diarrhea and
dehydration in children worldwide.
QUIZ TIME!
1. What is a Rotavirus?
Ans-Rotavirus is a genus of double-stranded RNA viruses in the family Reoviridae.
2. What are the symptoms of the Rotavirus?(Any 5)
Ans-Watery Diarrhea, Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Irritability, Dehydration or
Loss of Appetite.
3. What harms us from Rotavirus?
Ans- Rotavirus is a highly contagious virus that primarily affects the
gastrointestinal tract, causing gastroenteritis or inflammation of the stomach and
intestines.

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