Rotavirus is one of the leading causes of diarrhoeal disease worldwide. By some estimates it is responsible for up to 17% of total episodes in infants and young children and a resultant of 475,000 to 580,000 deaths worldwide each year. In addition, since there is no specific treatment for rotavirus, prevention and cure depends on disease management techniques. Rotavirus is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in Bangladesh. Every year ICDDR,B treats around 40,000 children with rotavirus diarrhea. It is estimated that due to rotavirus infection one child in every 390-660 will die by the age of 5 years.

Dr Azad, how are you doing? was good meeting up with you in Dhaka. When I am there again next, we must hook up for a meal

Thanks for posting this!