Which Statement About Rotavirus Gastroenteritis Is False

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which statement about rotavirus gastroenteritis is false?

• A) Rotaviruses are transmitted by the fecal-oral route.
• B) Deaths related to the disease are usually caused by dehydration.
• C) Most cases of the disease occur in infants and children.
• D) Rotaviruses mainly infect the epithelial cells in the upper part of the small intestine.
• E) There are no vaccines available for preventing rotavirus gastroenteritis.

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