Rotavirus infections occur annually, starting in late fall and continuing through winter and early spring. Nosocomial infections for both RSV and Rotavirus are frequent among health care personnel and have been implicated in nosocomial transmission to patients. Virus may persist on environmental surfaces for several hours and on health care workers' hands. Therefore, gown and gloves must be worn when in contact with infected patients and their immediate surroundings.
Infective material is stool, and transmission occurs from person to person by fecal-oral route.
Private room if possible. Good handwashing is a must. Bronchiolitis or acute respiratory illness. Infective material is secretions, and transmission occurs by direct contact. Good handwashing is mandatory.