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Which viruses are associated with gastroenteritis?
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Rotavirus
Norwalk |
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In an adult with viral gastroenteritis would you expect a rotavirus or a norwalk virus?
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Norwalk, rotavirus is the etiologic agent in nearly half of the pt less than 2 years of age hospitalized with acute diarrhea.
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What kind of viruses are most likely to undergo reassortment?
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Those with segmented genomes, like influenza and rotavirus
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Why does reassortment enhance genetic variability?
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segmented genomic pieces can be swapped with various strains to avoid immune detection.
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What kind of vaccine is used against rotavirus?
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Live attenuated virus vaccine
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