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Jul 27, 2023 · This article reviews how long stomach virus symptoms typically last, potential long-term effects, possible treatment options, tips for recovery, and when to see a doctor.
Mar 4, 2023 · Norovirus, also known as the stomach flu, is a highly contagious virus that can cause nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, and diarrhea. Experts say most people can recover from illness in about one to three days after symptoms begin, however, that can vary by person.
Feb 10, 2023 · The CDC tracks norovirus cases through the National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS), which receives reports of positive norovirus tests from clinical labs and state and...
Norovirus is found in the faeces and vomit of infected people. Therefore when people vomit or have diarrhoea the virus may be sprayed into the environment and land on surfaces and equipment. It can also be passed on by physical contact. It is a highly infectious virus, and therefore spreads quickly.
Gastroenteritis in adults is often caused by a virus (stomach bug) called norovirus, also known as the winter vomiting bug. Norovirus is the most common stomach bug in the UK. If you have ever had diarrhoea and vomiting for one to two days, it’s likely that it was caused by norovirus.
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Jan 18, 2022 · Viral gastroenteritis is an intestinal infection that includes signs and symptoms such as watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea or vomiting, and sometimes fever. The most common way to develop viral gastroenteritis — often called stomach flu — is through contact with an infected person or by consuming contaminated food or water.
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Apr 7, 2022 · With people returning to offices and schools—two of the most common spots for norovirus outbreaks—cases of the stomach flu are getting closer to the numbers reported before the pandemic,...
