Rotavirus

Q.  Rotavirus attacks which part of our body?
- Published on 28 Mar 16

a. Small intestine
b. Large intestine
c. Stomach
d. Liver

ANSWER: Small intestine
 
  • Once the rotavirus enters the small intestine, it sticks to the glycolipids on villus cells’ lining small intestine.
  • It invades the villus tip cells, causing atrophy, loss of digestive enzymes and a dip in absorption.
  • Once the villi become blunted, the resulting mal-absorption of carbohydrates results in diarrhea.

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