Rotavirus

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Abridged from UpToDate.com in February 2009.
Clinical presentation and diagnosis of rotavirus infection
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John J Treanor, MD
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Martin S Hirsch, MD
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Barbara H McGovern, MD
Last literature review version 16.3: October 2008  |  This topic last updated: May 30, 2008

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