Basic Summary for Astrovirus
Main name of condition: Astrovirus
What is Astrovirus?
Brief description of Astrovirus: Diarrheal virus usually in young children
Parent types of Astrovirus: Viral diseases
Who gets Astrovirus?
Profile for Astrovirus: Adenoviruses and astroviruses cause diarrhea mostly in young children, but older children and adults can also be affected.1
What causes Astrovirus?
Class of Condition for Astrovirus: viral
What are the symptoms of Astrovirus?
Seasonality of Astrovirus: rotavirus and astrovirus infections occur during the cooler months of the year (October to April)1
Footnotes:
1. excerpt from Viral Gastroenteritis: DVRD
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