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Name 3 virus causing rotavirus according to Apurba shastry

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Apurba Shastry microbiology rotavirus 3 viruses causing

The question contains a notable conceptual issue worth addressing. "Rotavirus" is itself a virus - it is not caused by other viruses. Let me clarify what Apurba Shastry's book likely discusses, and answer from general microbiology knowledge.
Important clarification: The question appears to have a slight mix-up in phrasing. Rotavirus is itself a virus - it is not "caused" by other viruses. What Apurba Shastry's Review of Microbiology and Immunology (a popular Indian microbiology textbook) discusses is:
Viruses that cause viral gastroenteritis / diarrhea - of which Rotavirus is one. Apurba Shastry classifies the following as major viruses causing viral gastroenteritis:
  1. Rotavirus (Group A - the most common cause of diarrhea in children)
  2. Norwalk virus / Norovirus (Calicivirus family)
  3. Astrovirus
  4. Enteric Adenovirus (serotypes 40 and 41)
Alternatively, the question may be asking about Rotavirus groups/species - Rotavirus belongs to the Reoviridae family and is classified into groups (species) A through H. The three groups that infect humans are:
  1. Group A Rotavirus - most common, causes epidemic diarrhea in children
  2. Group B Rotavirus - causes outbreaks in adults (mainly in China)
  3. Group C Rotavirus - causes sporadic cases in children and adults
If the question specifically asks for "3 viruses causing [diarrhea like] rotavirus" per Apurba Shastry, the answer most likely refers to the three human-infecting rotavirus groups: Group A, Group B, and Group C.
Note: Apurba Shastry's Review of Microbiology and Immunology is not available in our medical textbook library, so this answer is based on well-established microbiology knowledge consistent with his textbook's content. If you have a specific page or edition in mind, please share more context for a precise answer.
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