WHAT IS NOROVIRUS?
Novo virus causes inflammation of the
stomach and intestines and this condition is called acute gastroenteritis
It was the first viral agent shown to cause gastroenteritis
HOW DOES IT SPREAD?
-it is a water-borne
disease and is mostly caused by the unhygienic practice
This can happen to you if you
·
eat
food or drink liquids that are contaminated with the virus,
·
touching
contaminated surfaces or objects with norovirus and then putting your fingers in your mouth can spread the
infection, or
·
if
someone has the virus, then direct
contact with them such as by caring for them or sharing food or eating utensils
with them can spread the virus
· You can get norovirus by accidentally getting tiny particles of feces or vomit from an infected person in your mouth.
DOES IT PROVIDE LIFELONG IMMUNITY ?
·
one can get Norovirus infection several
times in life as there are different types of these viruses which are constantly
mutating and infection from one, may not provide protection against the rest of
them.
The symptoms can appear within 12 -48 hours of exposure to the virus.
The Good
thing is that Most people with norovirus illness get better within 1 to 3 days.
Dehydration is a major health risk during the Norovirus attack.
Due to continuous vomiting and diarrhea, can Causes dehydration
in children and older adults
How can you say if a person is dehydrated or not? well, you can
watch the symptoms.
MAJOR CONCERN?
- Symptoms of Dehydration can be easily detected if you see a
patient with
- Decreased in urination
- Dry mouth and throat
- Feeling dizzy when standing up
For dehydrated Children, they may cry with few or no
tears and be unusually sleepy and inactive
Not all cases are symptomatic. some cases can be asymptomatic too which makes it harder to quarantine.
HOW TO PREVENT IT ?
Wash your hands
thoroughly with soap and water regularly; especially after using
the bathroom, before eating, before cooking food, and before serving anyone
food.
After each episode of vomiting and diarrhea,
clean the entire household. Avoid eating sea foods like shells without cooking
them properly as contaminated water is one of the main reasons for the spread
of Norovirus.
You can cease the infection by following good hygiene and Remaining isolated for at least 3 days if you have been infected.