Question 1

is a rotavirus contagious?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Very.  It is spread very easily between children and sometimes adults.  Almost every person has been infected with a rotavirus at least once in their life.

Question 2

what is the scientific / full name if the rotavirus?

Accepted Answer

Rotavirus: The scientific name is simply "rotavirus."  there are five species, cleverly named a, b, c, d, and e.

Question 3

my kids just got the rotavirus oral vax 2 days ago. are they contagious to me?

Accepted Answer

Very unlikely: Rotavirus virus and vaccine is shed in the stool so risk of getting it is highest when changing diapers, so wash your hands well with soap then. The vaccine is administered at 2, 4, and 6 months and each time there is less virus that is shed in the stool. However the risk of adults and older siblings getting the virus is very unlikely. In the rare case you do get it, it will cause a mild diarrhea.

Question 4

how long can a rotavirus last and how long should it be before my bowels go back to normal?

Accepted Answer

About a week: Rotavirus can cause vomiting, diarrhea, fevers and abdominal pain which usually last from 3-8 days.

Question 5

contagiousness of rotavirus? if i've been around an infant with rotavirus, how long should i avoid other infants for?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Rotovirus is shed in the stool  in great numbers & can be found in the vomit of affected kids.Transmission can occur if only a few organisms are ingested, a process more common in  infants with pervasive hand to mouth activity. The virus is shed for up to 3 wks in the poo, & hygienic practices can limit spred. Affected pts become symptomatic within 3 days of exposure.

Question 6

what is the  the vaccination for rotavirus called?

Accepted Answer

Rotateq or Rotarix: There are two rotavirus vaccines in the U.S.. Both are live-virus oral vaccines. Rotateq is given in 3 doses, and Rotarix is 2 doses. A baby can start with one vaccine, and should finish the series with the same vaccine, but he doesn't have to. It is ok for him to finish with the series with the other vaccine.

Question 7

what exactly is rotavirus?

Accepted Answer

A virus-affects kids: Rotavirus is one type of many viruses that can affect humans. Viruses are classified by what type of genetic material they have and how they are organized. The reoviridae, the family rotavirus belongs, have double-stranded RNA as their genetic material, enclosed in a 'capsid'.  Rotavirus is an important cause of infectious diarrhea in infants and young children. There is currently a vaccine.

Question 8

how is a rotavirus spread?

Accepted Answer

Oral-fecal: Virus is passed from person to person by oral-fecal route.

Question 9

what is the common name for rotavirus?

Accepted Answer

Rotovirus: That is the common name. It is responsible for most of the infantile diarrhea  hospitalizations in season and many deaths around the world.

Question 10

how could i do with my son"s rotavirus?

Accepted Answer

Rota: make sure to keep him hydrated with water and pedialyte. No juice for 24 hour. Monitor how many urine diapers he is having.

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