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Mouse Rotavirus (Epizootic Diarrhea of Infant Mice or EDIM)
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Diarrhea in young laboratory mice is often caused by mouse rotavirus, also called epizootic diarrhea of infant mice.
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- Background: Diarrhea in young laboratory mice is often caused by mouse rotavirus, also called epizootic diarrhea of infant mice (EDIM).
- Transmission: This virus is highly contagious and is transmitted via contaminated bedding, airborne dust, and contact with infected mice. There is no evidence of transplacental infection. Animals are most susceptible between 0 and 14 days of age. The virus is shed in the feces for about 10 days post-infection. It is unclear if a carrier state exists in these animals.
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- Mice
- rotavirus
- edim