A highly contagious virus that infects the intestinal tract has been detected in parts of California.
High concentrations of rotavirus have been detected in seven areas, including Santa Cruz, San Jose, Redwood City, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, San Rafael, and San Diego, according to data from WastewaterSCAN, which monitors wastewater to track infectious diseases.
The virus has been detected in medium concentrations in an additional 12 areas, including San Francisco, Sacramento and Davis.
The virus is most prevalent among infants and young children, Dr. Jeffrey D. Klausner, a professor of medicine and public health at USC Keck School of Medicine, said in a phone interview.
“It’s a very common cause of diarrhea in infants and young…
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