The World Health Organization groups the Middle East into its Eastern Mediterranean region and includes the Russian Federation republics with Europe. The most severe cases leading to death are usually caused by rotavirus. Also, cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, fever or bloody stools.
Severe diarrhea can cause dehydration and can kill a child in just a few days.
Rotavirus vaccine developed in 1998. Pulled off the market in 1999 due to a small number of adverse side affects.