Canadian Medical Guide > Organisms > Viruses > RNA Viruses > Reoviridae > Rotavirus Terms and Definitions
Rotavirus
Medical Definition: | A genus of REOVIRIDAE, causing acute gastroenteritis in BIRDS and MAMMALS, including humans. Transmission is horizontal and by environmental contamination. Seven species (Rotaviruses A thru G) are recognized. |
Guide Notes: | infection = ROTAVIRUS INFECTIONS |
Also Called: | Neonatal Calf Diarrhea Virus |
Previously Indexed: | Reoviridae (1966-1977) |
Rotavirus Medical Definitions and Terms
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