A 40-year-old member asked:
How does the rotavirus infections spread?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael Silvermananswered
Specializes in Infectious Disease
Fecal-oral: Mainly by fecal-oral route via contaminated hands utensils food and drink.
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Dr. Ivy Fisheranswered
Pediatrics 46 years experience
Rotovirus: This virus can spread thru contaminated surfaces touched by infected stools i.e. infants in daycare.
Good hand washing is encouraged to prevent spreading.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
How is a rotavirus spread?
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Dr. Willam Lauanswered
Infectious Disease 12 years experience
Oral-fecal: Virus is passed from person to person by oral-fecal route.
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6.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Mar 22, 2020
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