EPIDEMIOLOGY
Diarrheal illness second major cause of death world wide (most in children)
Infection most common in winter
Rotaviruses (most common): transmission fecal-oral route.
Endemic in developing countries: poor sanitation, contaminated water supplies.
TREATMENT
Maintenance adequate fluid/electrolyte intake
Only very serious infections warrant therapeutic intervention (body combats virus itself)
CAUSES/PREVENTION
Contaminated food/ drinking water (bottled water, proper handling, cooking and food storage)
Strict hand-washing protocols at hospitals/daycare
Rotavirus vaccine (being modified to have less side effects)

SYMPTOMS/CLINICAL FEATURES
Vomiting (if no diarrhea usually characteristic of toxin-mediated food poisoning)
Diarrhea (watery in rotavirus)
Bloody diarrhea: colitis (colon inflammation)
Systemic upset (e.g with fever)
Fluid loss: DEHYDRATION, hypovolemic shock, electrolyte imbalance
Abdominal pain/cramps




Never trust daycare food…

The original document i made was in colour and had pictures and boxes...sorry this one isnt as fun