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RNA VIRUS - REOVIRIDAE - Rotavirus Flashcards

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ONLY RNA virus w/ a double stranded RNA (dsRNA) genome

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naked double layered capsid w/ SEGMENTED DOUBLE-STRANDED RNA (10-11 segments)

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Resistant to stomach acid and hence can reach the small intestine

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Rotavirus

*villous destruction w/ atrophy – decreased absorption of Na and loss of K

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MCC of CHILDHOOD DIARRHEA

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Viral Gastroenteritis

*SEVERE CASES - white stool diarrhea

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SEGMENTED GENOME

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BOAR

Bunyavirus
Orthomyxomavirus
Arenavirus
Reovirus

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