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Conditions›Viral infections›Rotavirus infection

Rotavirus infection

An extremely common viral infection that causes diarrhea.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgereviewed this
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Is a type of:GI infections, Viral infections
How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common is it?

Common

Common

Extremely rareVery rareRareCommonVery common
Baby0-2Very common
Preteen6-13Very common
Teenager14-18Very common
Young adult19-40Very common
Middle-aged adult41-60Very common
How it can usually be treated?

Can be managed without a doctor visit

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Symptoms

Abdominal pain
Fever
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Irritability
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