Colostrum and Rotaviruses
About Rotaviruses
Rotavirus are one of the leading causes of diarrhoea among infants and young children throughout the world as well as the elderly and immunocompromised people. There are seven species of rotavirus classified as A, B, C, D ,E, F and G. Rotavirus A is the most common strain and causes over 90% of infections in humans. The virus is transmitted by the oral route when faecal matter is ingested. It infects the cells within the small intestine and produces toxins which cause severe diarrhoea.
Viruses and our health
Viral infections in humans and animals mostly result in an immune response and disease, but most of viruses are eliminated by their immune system.
Examples of diseases caused by viruses are colds and flu, chicken pox, hepatitis, measles, herpes, viral pneumonia, shingles, Epstein Barr virus, respiratory syncytial virus, AIDS and numerous others. They are also viruses causing diarrhoea and other life-threatening diseases.
Antibiotics have no effect on viruses, but some antiviral drugs have been developed to treat life-threatening infections.
How holvita™ colostrum help against rotaviruses
Brüssow, H., et al. Bovine milk immunoglobulins for passive immunity to infantile rotavirus gastroenteritis. Journal of Clinical Microbiology 25(6):982-986 (1987). Protection against rotavirus, a dangerous pathogen which can cause serious, even fatal diarrhoea in infants, can be passed orally through milk or colostrum safely and effectively. Colostrum contains anti-viral factors which boost immunity and help to fight viral infections. Lactoferrin, immunoglobulins help to fight pathogens and growth factors help to heal and regenerate the intestinal walls and flora which results in reduced dirrhohea. (Mitra)
Our holvita™ colostrum contains a high concentration off immunogolublins and other components helping to fight rotavirus infection.
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