Pediatr. praxi. 2009;10(6):410
Rotavirus infection in children
- Dětská klinika FN Olomouc
The paper aims to provide information on rotavirus infection. It is a diarrhoeal disease affecting almost all children under 4 years of age.
Rotaviruses are the most common cause of diarrhoea in infants and young children, most typically between 6 and 24 months of age.
They cause severe diarrhoea. They spread very rapidly and easily. Their incubation period is very short ranging from 12 hours to 4 days.
Rotavirus gastroenteritis is among the most common causes of hospitalization in children under 2 years.
Keywords: rotaviruses, diarrhoea, hygiene, vomiting, dietary regimen, vaccination
Published: January 1, 2010 Show citation
