Gastrointestinal Infections - Part 2 Flashcards by Gage Willox

Q

What are the incidence rates in certain age groups for gastroenteritis causing pathogens?

A

Norovirus and Sapovirus affect all ages and the previously healthy
Rotaviruses, adenovirus (types 40 and 41) and astroviruses affect children under age 2, the elderly and the immunocompromised

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Which family does norovirus belong to?

A

Calciviridae family
Non-enveloped, ssRNA virus
6 geogrpups (1, 2 and 4 affect humans)

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Which family does rotavirus belong to?

A

Reoviridae family
dsRNA virus

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