digestive disorders
Rotavirus Gastroenteritis
Diagnosis of Rotavirus Gastroenteritis
A doctor's evaluation Sometimes stool tests The diagnosis of rotavirus is usually based on typical symptoms, especially if an outbreak is currently ongoing. Sometimes other family members or coworkers have recently been ill with similar symptoms. Other times, rotavirus can be traced to contaminated water or inadequately cooked, spoiled, or contaminated food. To confirm the diagnosis of rotavirus, doctors sometimes test stool specimens. 