What Is Rotavirus?
1. What Is Rotavirus?
Rotavirus is an infectious disease that primarily affects infants or very young children. Across the world, it is the most common cause of diarrhea in children under the age of 5. Symptoms vary in duration and severity among those affected.
This virus is very contagious. It isn’t common in adults, but it can easily be passed from infected children to adults who are caring for them during their illness. While practicing good hygiene can lower the risk of contracting rotavirus, the most effective prevention is the vaccine.
