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Norovirus

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What is Norovirus?

Norovirus is a very contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea. Anyone can get infected and sick with norovirus. Norovirus is sometimes called the “stomach flu” or “stomach bug”. However, norovirus illness is not related to the flu, which is caused by influenza virus.

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Common symptoms of norovirus infection include vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramping. Less common symptoms can include low-grade fever or chills, headache, and muscle aches.

  • Hypokalemia.
  • Dehydration.
  • Hyponatremia.
  • Metabolic alkalosis.
  • Renal failure.
  • Hemolytic uremic syndrome.
  • Eating food or drinking liquids contaminated by an infected person.
  • Eating uncooked shellfish that has been harvested from contaminated waters.
  • Touching contaminated surfaces or objects and then touching their mouth or eating without washing their hands first.

To prevent norovirus infection: Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after using the toilet or changing a diaper and before you prepare food and eat or drink. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers aren't as effective against noroviruses as using soap and water.

  • Leafy greens (such as lettuce)
  • Fresh fruits.
  • Shellfish (such as oysters)

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?

There's no treatment for norovirus, so you have to let it run its course. You don't usually need to get medical advice unless there's a risk of a more serious problem. To help ease your own or your child's symptoms drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.

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How is it treated?

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Norovirus can sometimes be detected in stool specimens that are collected later in the illness or after the symptoms have resolved (up to 7 to 10 days after onset). The number of specimens collected should be increased if collected after the acute phase of illness or for large or protracted outbreaks.

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