A 1-year-old girl presents with a 2-day history of fever, vomiting and watery, non-bloody diarrhoea. O/E, she appeared dehydrated. Which of the following best describes the most likely infecting organism?
Correct Answer: It has segmented ds-circular RNA genome
Description: Ans. B. It has segmented ds-circular RNA genomeRota virus* Genome: 11 segments of ds RNA* Resemble wheel with short spokes* 7 major groups: A-GPathogenesis:- Destruction of enterocytes- Enterotoxin- Enteric neuron activationLab diagnosis:-. Detection of viral antigen in stool- IgM/IgG ab- PCR
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