[Asymptomatic excretors of rotavirus]

Asymptomatic Carriers of Rotavirus. Samples of faeces from healthy, mostly adult persons, which were sent to us according to legal requirements to permit food handling, were additionally tested for the presence of rotaviruses. 1.6% of this group proved to be positive at the time of sample collection. Contrary to the typical winter peak of diseased patients, the virus carriership was evenly distributed throughout the year in healthy persons. The results are discussed especially with regard to epidemiological points of view.