This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pediatrics
Commonest virus causing diarrhea in infants is: September 2006 
Select and explain. 
A. Poliovirus, B. Adenovirus, C. Rotavirus, D. Rhabdovirus
C: Rotavirus
Answer: C: Rotavirus 
Explanation: Ans. C: Rotavirus In India, rotavirus and enterotoxigenic E. coli account for nearly half the total diarrheal episodes among children. Cholera accounts for 5-10% cases.