Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun Any of a genus of wheel-shaped reoviruses, including one that causes gastroenteritis, especially in infants and newborn animals.
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- noun Any of a group of wheel-shaped
viruses , of the genus Rotavirus, that causesgastroenteritis anddiarrhea in children and animals.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun the reovirus causing infant enteritis
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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As we move forward with two vaccines, scientists and public health officials will continue to watch for decreases in rotavirus disease throughout the U.S. and abroad.
Rotavirus 2010
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, rotavirus is the most common cause of wintertime diarrhea and vomiting.
Rotavirus 2010
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/CNW/- Circassia Ltd, a specialty biopharmaceutical company focused on Mexico against one of the most common causes of diarrhoea - a germ called rotavirus - has been shown to cut cases of diarrhoea and reduce deaths
WN.com - Articles related to SOUTH AFRICA: Measles outbreak spreading 2010
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H1N1 - the flu virus that proved dangerous and deadly for the pregnant, ill and young - has Mexico against one of the most common causes of diarrhoea - a germ called rotavirus - has been shown to cut cases of diarrhoea and reduce deaths
WN.com - Articles related to SOUTH AFRICA: Measles outbreak spreading 2010
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Mexico against one of the most common causes of diarrhoea - a germ called rotavirus - has been shown to cut cases of diarrhoea and reduce deaths Accra to strategize on locally generated ...
WN.com - Articles related to SOUTHERN AFRICA: Snapshot of food security 2010
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Mexico against one of the most common causes of diarrhoea - a germ called rotavirus - has been shown to cut cases of diarrhoea and reduce deaths from diarrhoea-related illness in children.
WN.com - Articles related to AFRICA: High hopes as new TB vaccine proves effective 2010
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H1N1 - the flu virus that proved dangerous and deadly for the pregnant, ill and young - has Mexico against one of the most common causes of diarrhoea - a germ called rotavirus - has been shown to cut cases of diarrhoea and reduce deaths
WN.com - Articles related to SOUTH AFRICA: Measles outbreak spreading 2010
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While adults generally are affected only by caliciviruses, children may be infected by three more main viruses including astrovirus, adenovirus and rotavirus, which is the most common cause of viral gastroenteritis in children under the age of five.
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/CNW/- Circassia Ltd, a specialty biopharmaceutical company focused on Mexico against one of the most common causes of diarrhoea - a germ called rotavirus - has been shown to cut cases of diarrhoea and reduce deaths
WN.com - Articles related to SOUTH AFRICA: Measles outbreak spreading 2010
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Oz has called the rotavirus vaccine "optional" -- a risky view, according to experts.
ScienceBlogs Channel : Life Science Orac none@example.com 2010
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