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Rotavirus

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MICROBIOLOGY

Non-enveloped double-stranded RNA virus, family Reoviridae
Rotavirus strains are classified by serogroups (A through G).
The rotavirus particle is physically hardy. It is inactivated by alcohol concentrations >40% (Purell, Lysol) and free chlorine.
The infectious dose is small.

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Last updated: February 9, 2018

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Fabre, Valeria. "Rotavirus." Johns Hopkins ABX Guide, Johns Hopkins Guide, 21 June 2018, https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/view/Johns_Hopkins_ABX_Guide/540693/all/Rotavirus. Accessed 21 June 2018.

Fabre V. (Published June 21, 2018). Rotavirus. Johns Hopkins ABX Guide, Johns Hopkins Guide. Retrieved from https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/view/Johns_Hopkins_ABX_Guide/540693/all/Rotavirus

Fabre, V. Rotavirus. Johns Hopkins Guide. Johns Hopkins ABX Guide. https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/view/Johns_Hopkins_ABX_Guide/540693/all/Rotavirus. Published 2018.

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