An 18-month old developed acute gastroenteritis with fever and watery diarrhea that lasted 10 days. She had been vaccinated against rotavirus at 2 and 4 months of age as recommended. Eight days later, both of her brothers, ages 3 and 6, developed acute gastroenteritis. Which of the following tests would most likely reveal the etiologic agent of their gastroenteritis?
An 18-month old developed acute gastroenteritis with fever and watery diarrhea that lasted 10 days. She had been vaccinated against rotavirus at 2 and 4 months of age as recommended. Eight days later, both of her brothers, ages 3 and 6, developed acute gastroenteritis. Which of the following tests would most likely reveal the etiologic agent of their gastroenteritis?
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An 18-month old developed acute gastroenteritis with fever and watery diarrhea that lasted 10 days. She had been vaccinated against rotavirus at 2 and 4 months of age as recommended. Eight days later, both of her brothers, ages 3 and 6, developed acute gastroenteritis. Which of the following tests would most likely reveal the etiologic agent of their gastroenteritis?
✓ Correct Answer: C. EIA for adenovirus 40/41
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