Rotavirus:
Rotavirus is a double-stranded RNA virus belonging to the Reoviridae family. It is non-enveloped and primarily transmitted through the fecal-oral route. Rotavirus is a leading cause of gastroenteritis, especially in young children. The virus is highly contagious, and infections often occur in settings with close person-to-person contact.

Diseases caused by Rotavirus:
Rotavirus infections result in gastroenteritis, causing symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and fever. In severe cases, dehydration can occur, leading to hospitalization, especially in infants and young children. Rotavirus-induced gastroenteritis is a major contributor to childhood morbidity and mortality globally. The severity of symptoms can vary, and repeated infections with different rotavirus strains are common.

Detection and Diagnosis of Rotavirus:
Diagnosing rotavirus infections involves clinical assessment and laboratory tests. The characteristic symptoms of gastroenteritis, combined with the identification of rotavirus in stool samples, support the diagnosis Laboratory confirmation can be obtained through various methods, including through serological ELISA tests, and molecular methods like reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) can detect rotavirus in clinical specimens. Vaccination against rotavirus is an effective preventive measure, significantly reducing the burden of severe gastroenteritis in children.