Discovery opens up new avenues for treating rotavirus infections

Discovery opens up new avenues for treating rotavirus infections

Rotavirus causes severe dehydrating diarrhea in infants and young children, contributing to more than 128,500 deaths per year globally despite widespread vaccination efforts.

Disabling a critical cellular pathway could be key to stopping deadly rotavirus infection

Rotavirus causes severe dehydrating diarrhea in infants and young children, contributing to more than 128,500 deaths per year globally despite widespread vaccination efforts. Although rotavirus is more prevalent in developing countries, declining vaccination uptake in the United States has resulted in increasing cases in recent years.

Scientists Discover Breakthrough Method to Halt Fatal Infection

Rotavirus remains a formidable global health challenge, particularly threatening infants and young children with severe dehydrating diarrhea. Despite the implementation of widespread vaccination programs that have significantly reduced its impact, rotavirus continues to claim approximately 128,500 lives annually worldwide. Its burden is especially heavy in developing regions where vaccine coverage is inconsistent. However, an alarming […]