How long does a rotavirus infection last?
Symptoms of rotavirus generally appear suddenly 1-3 days after exposure to the virus.
Symptoms generally last 3-7 days.
People may still spread the virus for two days before onset, and up to ten days after their symptoms begin.
Sources & Citations
2. Australian Government, Department of Health. The Australian Immunisation Handbook. Rotavirus. Available at: https://immunisationhandbook.health.gov.au/vaccine-preventable-diseases/rotavirus (accessed 17 March 2020).
3. NSW Government. Rotavirus Fact Sheet. Available at: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Factsheets/rotavirus.pdf (accessed 17 March 2020).
SPANZ.SAPAS.18.04.0157(1)a - Date of preparation May 2020
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