Tag: Washington University
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Discovery opens up new avenues for treating rotavirus infections
Groundbreaking Insight into Rotavirus Infection Rotavirus remains a leading cause of severe dehydrating diarrhea in infants and young children worldwide, claiming hundreds of thousands of lives annually despite vaccination efforts. In recent years, declining vaccination uptake in some regions has contributed to a troubling rise in cases in the United States. A new study from…
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Rotavirus Infection: New Host-Targeting Therapy Avenues
Overview: A new angle in the fight against rotavirus Rotavirus remains a leading cause of severe dehydrating diarrhea in infants and young children worldwide, responsible for thousands of deaths annually despite vaccines. Recent work from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has spotlighted a host-based vulnerability that rotavirus exploits to infect cells. By…