What is astrovirus?

Astrovirus is an infectious agent that causes gastroenteritis. It affects certain types of mammals and birds, including humans, cows, sheep and chickens. It is named after the Greek word for the "star" due to its shape. Like other viruses, they attack cells in their host to replicate. Astrovirus was part of the newly discovered family of viruses called Astroviridae. There are two main types of astroviruses: Mamastroviruses affect mammals and avastroviruses affect birds. These are further distributed species that affect and their serotypes. The serotype is a small variation in the form of a basic virus and there are seven known human serotypes of Astroviru. Its pocket or protein shell has an ICOSahedral shape and is not covered. The genome of the virus is the only source of ribonucleic acid (RNA).

Astroviru symptoms are similar to the symptoms of gastroenteritis. Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and fever are common symptoms. Patients may also suffer from malaise and abdominal pain. Such symptoms last approximately three to four days before natural retreat, forThis produces antibodies.

There are a number of scientific techniques to identify astroviru. These include electron microscopy, enzyme-menooanalysis (ELISA) and immunofluoressense. All techniques are used to find viral particles, antigens and viral nucleic acids present in stool samples.

Astroviruses tend to cause major problems. The body tends to produce antibodies within a few days to deal with the problem. It is more dangerous for individuals with a weak immune system. Scientists did not develop a vaccine or anti-viral treatment.

The best method of prevention for virus is simple hygiene. Usually, patients enter with their mouths, food or water. Good hygiene, cleanliness and food preparation are necessary to reduce the risk of outbreaks of astrovira.

Children under 10 years of age, especially up to 2, are at most the risk for the development of gastroenteritis due to ASTEqual infection. At the age of 5, most children have built immunity towards the one known to some adults and older people develop it. It is assumed that children will cause a quarter of all cases of gastroenteritis and the number of cases in winter and in the rainy season. The most common astrovirus in humans is the serotype One.