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Rotavirus

Alias: Diarrhea

Description: Virus; wheel shaped, spherical

Crimes: Causes fever, nausea, vomiting, cramps, and frequent


diarrhea

Hide-out: Mostly infects infants and toddlers

Accomplices: Through the fecal-oral route of transmission; by


touching the surface of an infected area and putting it into your
mouth; poor hygiene

What to do if you come in contact with criminal: Increase fluid


intake to prevent dehydration; over-the-counter medicine to
treat symptoms; vaccines: RotaTeq®,Rotarix®

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