Norovirus is a transferable virus , that cause vomiting and bowel infection (gastroenteritis). Norovirus can be found in vomit and the feces of infected person .Norovirus is not relatable with weak immune system or any specified age .People of every ages can get infected with norovirus. It spreads easily and quickly now ,how does the norovirus spread? it is known that norovirus is a contagious virus so with having direct contact with a person who is infected with this already ,more chances of spreading this virus is that eating food with whom which is contaminated by an infected person ,touching their clothes and other objectes .Its hard to kill that viruses easily as compare to other viruses ,it makes your body weak ,infected person may feel lack of energy ,muscle pain. Norovirus
Where does it grows?
Norovirus is most commonly involved in leafy green vegetables e.g lettuse ,fruits,and shellfish.
Symptoms:
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Muscle pain
- Stomach pain
- Headache
How do you protect yourself from this ?
To prevent this ,hand sanitizer does not work ,you have to wash your hands properly atleast 30 seconds with soap and warm water,because norovirus cannot be killed easily so you have to take good care of hygiene .To prevent this from spreading you should wash everything properly before you eat like fruits and vegetables.You should also ash you clothes properly because it can also spread through fabrics .
How long does it lasts on fabrics?
Norovirus stays on fabrics for upto 11 to 12 days .So it is mandatory to wash your clothes properly with a strong detergent and bleach.Bleach is the best option to wash the clothes even of the infected person .
Warm water is the solution!
We can wash our clothes with warm water to prevent norovirus but we have to be aware because this virus is resistant to heat.Temperature should be atleast greater than 170 degrees Fahrenheit . Norovirus survive at the temperature of 145-150 degree Fahrenheit maximum.because it can’t go easily so we should also wash our hands with soup and warm water which is best for preventing this virus.
Duration of Norovirus
How long it takes to leave your body ?
Generally for a normal healthy body it lasts into 3 days maximum ,but for other people it takes time to leave your body it also makes your body weak it takes time even for weeks.People with medical condition always takes more time to recover because diarrhea and dehydration makes your medical condition worst .
TREATMENT
There is no proper treatment for this virus but for self care you can drink plenty of fluids to avoid the dehydration.Dehydration is that type of problem which welcomes every kind of infection, disease, virus in your body .We should must concentrate on this problem(dehydration) and to prevent from Norovirus you should always keep hydrate. If you are infect and there’s no serious problem and all you have to do is taking good rest and hydrated 24/7.
Treatment at home
- Get plenty of rest
- Relax your stomach
- Do walk
- Drink plenty of water
- Take medicine to control diarrhea and vomiting
- Avoid your cravings until you are fully recover
Need to see a doctor
Some people have serious problems while infected from norovirus because with severe stomach pain, diarrhea and vomiting,
body becomes weak so at that stage you need a medical treatment for this ASAP.
Does Norovirus cause death?
Many of people are curious about that so its answer is YES!
A severe kind of dehydration because of diarrhea and vomiting can cause death.Many children,teenagers and old people with any kind of illness have this problem.
Each year,there are more than 70,000 patients are hospitalize and some of them also die ,mostly the people with young age.
why is it called “NOROVIRUS“?
Norovirus is previously cause NORWALK or NORWALK -LIKE viruses.it is name after the outbreak of (gastroenteritis) at a school in Norwalk,Ohio in 1968.In actuall Norovirus is find in 1968 in United States.
Laboratory information about Norovirus
RT-qPCR based on TaqMan survey the RNA and detect the virus. It is used to test the vomiting,stool ,food and even water .This method is preferred to examine the Norovirus. These are very sensitive they can detect 10 to 100 norovirus copies .Diagnostic tests are available at every laboratory in public .
About Norovirus
It is a unique kind of virus which spread easily and quickly , a group of viruses that cause stomach illness in people .
Norovirus illness is also call “food poisoning”,”stomach flu”,and “stomach bug”.
Norovirus is the major cause of foodborne illness ,which is also cause by any other bacteria ,chemical or germs .
This is not related to influenza virus (Flu).