Name 3 virus causing rotavirus according to Apurba shastry

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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:

Rotavirus (Group A - the most common cause of diarrhea in children)
Norwalk virus / Norovirus (Calicivirus family)
Astrovirus
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:

Group A Rotavirus - most common, causes epidemic diarrhea in children
Group B Rotavirus - causes outbreaks in adults (mainly in China)
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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