Epidemiology
Transmission is usually faeco-oral. Food, water and surfaces can be contaminated as the virus remains stable in the environment. Rotavirus is a very common cause of gastro-enteritis in under-five year olds. Infection confers long-term immunity.
Main clinical features
Diarrhoea and vomiting.
Incubation period
24 - 72 hours.
Surveillance
Voluntary laboratory reports and surveillance of general outbreaks of infectious intestinal disease.
Surveillance Tables
Last reviewed: 30 June 2009
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