Rotavirus is a leading cause of acute diarrhea in the US, particularly during winter and in settings like daycares. It causes villous destruction leading to reduced nutrient absorption, and routine infant vaccination is recommended by the CDC.
輪狀病毒是美國急性腹瀉的主要病因，尤其在冬季發生，在托兒所和幼稚園等場所尤為普遍。它會導致絨毛破壞和萎縮，從而減少鈉和鉀的吸收。美國CDC建議對所有嬰兒進行常規疫苗接種。
| Front | Rotavirus major cause of what illness in USA? during what season? Especially in what settings?2 What damage does it cause?2 What does this inhibit?2 CDC recommends... mnemonic |
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| Back | Major cause of acute diarrhea in the United States during winter especially in day care centers, kindergartens. Villous destruction with atrophy leads to decreased absorption of Na+ and loss of K+. CDC recommends routine vaccination of all infants. |
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