Diarrhea Articles A-Z

Prevent Giardia

Possible ways to prevent Giardia infection discussed in this eMedTV article include practicing good hygiene techniques, avoiding potentially contaminated food and water, and avoiding exposure to feces during sexual activity.

Prevention of Cholera

Prevention of cholera involves avoiding contaminated food and water. This part of the eMedTV library gives specific instructions on how to reduce your risk of cholera, especially if you are in a location where cholera is common.

Rodavirus

Rotavirus is a virus that is the leading cause of diarrhea among young children. This eMedTV segment lists other symptoms that may occur, explains how the virus is spread, and covers treatment options. Rodavirus is a common misspelling of rotavirus.

Rotavirus

Rotavirus is a virus that may cause severe diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. This portion of the eMedTV Web site takes an in-depth look at this virus, including how it is treated, transmitted, and prevented.

Rotavirus Diagnosis

A rotavirus diagnosis usually involves a physical exam and tests of the patient's stool. This eMedTV article explains the steps involved in diagnosing a rotavirus and discusses the use of rapid antigen detection tests in the process.

Rotavirus Gastroenteritis

Rotavirus in Children

As explained in this eMedTV article, many children may become infected with a rotavirus. In children under 5, these infections result in about 400,000 doctor visits each year in the US. This Web page explains how the virus affects children.

Rotavirus in Infants

In infants, symptoms of rotavirus include diarrhea -- rotavirus is a common cause of diarrhea in babies. This eMedTV resource explains how rotavirus is transmitted, diagnosed, treated, and prevented in infants.

Rotavirus Incubation Period

The rotavirus incubation period is the time between infection and when symptoms appear. As explained in this eMedTV article, the incubation period for a rotavirus lasts approximately two days.

Rotavirus Prevention

Perhaps the most important aspect of rotavirus prevention involves an oral vaccine. This eMedTV Web page discusses RotaTeq, a vaccine approved by the FDA in 2006 that has been shown to significantly reduce the number of rotavirus infections.

Rotavirus Statistics

Rotavirus statistics indicate that 4 out of 5 US children will get the virus in the first 5 years of life. This eMedTV article contains other statistics about the medical and economic impact of rotavirus infections in young children.

Rotavirus Symptoms

Diarrhea is the most common -- and the most dangerous -- of the rotavirus symptoms. This eMedTV article discusses other common signs and symptoms of rotavirus infections, which may include high fever, vomiting, upset stomach, and loss of appetite.

Rotavirus Transmission

Rotavirus transmission, in most cases, occurs through contact with contaminated stool. As this eMedTV article explains, one way transmission of a rotavirus occurs involves ingesting food or water contaminated with the virus.