Norovirus Symptoms, Causes , Diagnosis and Unknown Facts
Norovirus is a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific symptoms or that affects a specific location and is not simply a direct result of physical injury.


What is Norovirus ?

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea. Anyone can get norovirus and become sick. Direct contact with an infected person Eating contaminated food or water Putting unwashed hands in mouth after touching contaminated surfaces


Norovirus Symptoms

  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Stomach pain


Norovirus Prevenstion


  • Wash your hands often
  • Rinse fruits and vegetables
  • Cook shellfish thoroughly
  • Stay home when sick and for two days after symptoms stop
  • Avoid preparing food for others when sick and for two days after symptoms stop

Norovirus Diagnosis

There are no specific drugs to treat norovirus infection. If you have norovirus disease, you should drink plenty of fluids to replace fluids lost through vomiting and diarrhea. This helps prevent dehydration. Dehydration can cause serious problems. Severe dehydration may require hospitalization to be treated with intravenous fluids (IV or IV). Beware of dehydration in children infected with norovirus. A dehydrated child may cry with little or no tears and may be unusually sleepy or fussy. Call your doctor if you or someone you love seems to be severely dehydrated.