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After Corona virus spread all over the world from China, now a new virus is troubling people in America. The name of this virus is norovirus. In common parlance, it is also called 'winter vomiting bug' and 'stomach flu'. A person affected by this virus has problems like vomiting and diarrhea. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, says a stomach virus commonly known as norovirus is spreading rapidly in the northeastern United States. Norovirus cases are emerging rapidly from December 2023.
symptoms of norovirus
According to the CDC, common symptoms of norovirus reported in the United States include vomiting, diarrhea, inflammation of the stomach or intestines, acute gastroenteritis and problems eating and drinking. The disease can affect people of any age and the virus spreads rapidly and widely. According to CDC guidelines, symptoms of norovirus usually appear 12 to 48 hours after infection. Most people recover in 1-3 days but remain infectious for a few days.
How does this virus spread?
It is spread by small particles in the stool or vomit of an infected person. Norovirus is spread by direct contact with an infected person, such as through grooming, sharing food or utensils, or eating food prepared by them. Spread through food that comes in contact with an infected person.
How to avoid norovirus
According to the report, take special care of cleanliness to prevent the spread of norovirus. To prevent it from spreading, wash hands thoroughly with soap and water. Use hot water to wash clothes. Avoid eating outside food.
death from norovirus
Norovirus causes about 19 to 21 million illnesses annually in the United States, according to CDC data. In which most cases of infection occur between November and April. Each year, about 109,000 people are hospitalized and 900 die from norovirus.