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- Norovirus infection can cause severe dehydration and even death.
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Mar 4, 2022 · Norovirus infection can cause severe vomiting and diarrhea that start suddenly. Noroviruses are highly contagious. They commonly spread through food or water that is contaminated during preparation or through contaminated surfaces.
Norovirus, also known as Norwalk virus and sometimes referred to as the winter vomiting disease, is the most common cause of gastroenteritis. [1] [6] Infection is characterized by non-bloody diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain. [2] [3] Fever or headaches may also occur. [2]
Jan 23, 2023 · Norovirus is the most common virus causing gastroenteritis in adults in the UK. In most cases the infection clears within a few days but sometimes takes longer. The main risk is lack of fluid in the body (dehydration).
- Dr Toni Hazell
Aug 14, 2023 · Norovirus is a common cause of acute gastrointestinal illness worldwide. In developed countries with rotavirus vaccine programs, norovirus surpasses rotavirus as the most common cause of gastroenteritis in children. Common symptoms of norovirus infection include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
- Gregory Capece, Elizabeth Gignac
- 2023/08/14
May 3, 2024 · The Norovirus is the most common cause of gut infection in the UK. There are probably about 600,000 to 1 million cases of the disease every year, and it causes disease only in humans. Norovirus is also known as Norwalk virus, small round structured virus, winter vomiting disease and gastric flu.
Norovirus is the leading cause of acute gastroenteritis across all age groups in the United States. 1 It is also a frequent cause of outbreaks in health care settings, including long-term care facilities (LTCFs) and acute care hospitals. 2 The total burden of disease is high; norovirus is estimated to cause approximately 21 million total illness...
Aug 15, 2023 · Transmission. Noroviruses are very contagious and can spread easily. Fecal-oral spread is probably the primary transmission mode, although airborne and fomite (contaminated surface) transmission may facilitate the spread during outbreaks. Food and water sources may also be vehicles of transmission.
