Rotavirus | Risk Factors, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Rotavirus | Risk Factors, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Rotavirus is a double-stranded RNA virus that is the most common cause of severe gastroenteritis in children. There are several risk factors for getting rotavirus infection including being an unimmunized young child and being immunocompromised. The pathophysiology of rotavirus infections involves several mechanisms (including decreasing activity of brush border enzymes), which we discuss in more detail in this lesson. We also discuss the incubation period of rotavirus, signs & symptoms, how it is diagnosed and how it is treated. I hope you find this lesson helpful and informative. If you do, please consider liking, subscribing and clicking the notification bell to help support this channel! REFERENCES: “Rotavirus“, StatPearls (2020) Please donate to help support this channel (and get ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE VIDEOS) ➜ *Subscribe for more free medical lessons* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EXCLAIMER: The content used in this lesson is used in accordance with Fair Use laws and is intended for educational purposes only. **MEDICAL DISCLAIMER**: JJ Medicine does not provide medical advice, and the information available on this channel does not offer a diagnosis or advice regarding treatment. Information presented in these lessons is for EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, and information presented here is NOT TO BE USED as an alternative to a healthcare professional’s diagnosis and treatment of any person/animal. Only a physician or other licensed healthcare professional are able to determine the requirement for medical assistance to be given to a patient. Please seek the advice of your physician or other licensed healthcare provider if you have any questions regarding a medical condition. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For books and more information on these topics Check out the best tool to help grow your YouTube channel (it’s helped me!) Follow me on Twitter! ➜ Come join me on Facebook! ➜ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out some of my other lessons. Medical Terminology - The Basics - Lesson 1: Infectious Disease Playlist Dermatology Playlist Pharmacology Playlist Hematology Playlist Rheumatology Playlist Endocrinology Playlist Nephrology Playlist --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Although I try my best to present accurate information, there may be mistakes in this video. If you do see any mistakes with information in this lesson, please comment and let me know.*