In Kerala, two lower primary school students have tested positive for Norovirus, the contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea.
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 National Centre for Disease Control and Prevention stated that to keep Norovirus at bay, regular washing of hands is required and fruits and vegetables must be rinsed in hot water properly.’
All the students whose samples were tested, studied at LMLP school, Uchakada, Vizhinjam.
Norovirus in Kerala
State health department officials said that the Norovirus spreads through water and food particles.Health officials said that the norovirus infection generally lasts only for two days and that there are not many after-effects.
However, the health officials said that Norovirus could cause dehydration in very young and old people, and in some patients, bodies will remain weak for one more week after contracting infection.
Diarrhea - Symptom Evaluation
Diarrhea is one of the most common causes of dehydration and death in children. Diarrhea may be acute or chronic depending on the duration of symptoms.
Diarrhea is one of the most common causes of dehydration and death in children. Diarrhea may be acute or chronic depending on the duration of symptoms.
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Nausea and Vomiting - Symptom Evaluation
Nausea and vomiting is a common problem that could be caused by conditions affecting the digestive tract or other systems of the body or due to infections.
Nausea and vomiting is a common problem that could be caused by conditions affecting the digestive tract or other systems of the body or due to infections.
