NOROVIRUS INFECTION WARNING SIGNS: WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR
Overview
A highly contagious viral infection causing diarrhea and vomiting. It spreads through contaminated food and water.Symptoms
If you're experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms, contact a health care provider.
Symptoms start to show up from 12-48 hours of infection. It can vary from person to person. Some people may not show any symptoms.
The common symptoms include:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain or cramps
- Watery or loose diarrhea
- Watery or loose diarrhea
- Malaise
- Lowgrade fever
- Muscle pain
→ Questions to ask your doctor
Causes
- It is caused due to the highly contagious norovirus.
Virus spread through feces of infected humans and animals.
Mode of Transmission:
- Eating contaminated food
- Contaminated water
- Touching your hand to your mouth after your hand has been in contact with a contaminated surface or object
- Being in close contact with a person who has a norovirus infection
→ Questions to ask your doctor
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Disclaimer: For informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice. Source: Focus Medica.
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