Rotavirus

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.

Year introduced: 1994, 1978-1980

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Tree Number(s): B04.820.223.719.790

MeSH Unique ID: D012401

Registry Number: txid10912

Entry Terms:

• Rotaviruses
• Neonatal Calf Diarrhea Virus

Previous Indexing:

• Reoviridae (1966-1977)

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RNA Viruses
Double Stranded RNA Viruses
Reoviridae
Rotavirus