Symptoms of rotavirus generally appear suddenly 1-3 days after exposure to the virus.
How long does a rotavirus infection last?
Symptoms generally last 4 - 6 days.
After someone’s recovery from rotavirus, their faeces can remain infectious for up to two months.
Sources & Citations
1. Victoria State Government. Better Health Channel. Rotavirus. Available at: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/ConditionsAndTreatments/rotavirus?viewAsPdf=true (accessed 15 March 2022).
4. NSW Government. Rotavirus Fact Sheet. Available at: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Factsheets/rotavirus.pdf
(accessed 15 March 2022).
MAT-AU-2200806 Date of Preparation March 2022
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