In Kerala, 13 norovirus cases have been detected. Karnataka has sounded an alert in the bordering districts of Kodagu and Dakshina Kannada.
Norovirus - Symptoms - Signs - Causes - Diagnosis - Treatment - Prevention
Norovirus or winter vomiting bug, the virus that spoils your vacation, is the leading cause of food-borne disease and a major cause of food contamination.
Norovirus or winter vomiting bug, the virus that spoils your vacation, is the leading cause of food-borne disease and a major cause of food contamination.
‘The Norovirus infection is caused and spread through contaminated food and water. The person affected with the virus will develop symptoms of vomiting, loose motion, nausea, stomach ache, headache, body pain and fever.’
It instructed the appointment of a physician as a nodal officer for every district to manage the situation. District Health and Family Welfare department officers have also been asked to pitch in. The patients will have to be admitted to hospital. If neglected it will become fatal, it said.
The health department officials have been asked to gather information on sources of drinking water and test them.
Quiz on Norovirus
Norovirus is a common viral infection. Though usually not life-threatening, the infection may result in serious consequences in some patients. See how much you know about this infection by taking this quiz.
Norovirus is a common viral infection. Though usually not life-threatening, the infection may result in serious consequences in some patients. See how much you know about this infection by taking this quiz.
The rare norovirus was reported among 13 students of a veterinary college at Pookode in Wayanad district of Kerala in October end. The Kerala government has called upon the people of the state to be on high alert.
Advertisement
Edible Coating Made with Green Tea Extract can Kill Norovirus, Bacteria
Infusing prepared foods with an edible coating containing green tea extract may reduce consumers' chances of catching the highly contagious norovirus by consuming contaminated food, reports a new study
Infusing prepared foods with an edible coating containing green tea extract may reduce consumers' chances of catching the highly contagious norovirus by consuming contaminated food, reports a new study
Source-IANS
Fucose-based Food Supplement Prevents Spreading Norovirus in Children's Hospitals
Spreading of norovirus can be prevented in children's hospitals by a fucose-based supplement in the diet, study says.
Spreading of norovirus can be prevented in children's hospitals by a fucose-based supplement in the diet, study says.
