After the proliferation of Norovirus cases in recent years, details about noravirus are being investigated. Norovirus can be seen in both children and adults. So what is Norovirus, does it kill?
WHAT IS NOROVIRUS?
Norovirus is known as a group of viruses seen in both children and adults. This disease, which occurs especially with school-related epidemics, is transmitted first to the child and then to other family members. Norovirus is most common in summer and is seen in the stomach and intestines.
WHAT ARE NOROVIRUS SYMPTOMS?
The symptoms of norovirus are also curious. In Norovirus, the first symptom of which is abdominal pain, abdominal pain may be accompanied by vomiting and nausea. Diarrhea usually occurs in the following hours. Symptoms of norovirus can be accompanied by fever, weakness, abdominal cramps and ligament pain.
HOW IS NOROVIRUS TRANSMITTED?
Norovirus can quickly turn into an epidemic due to its easy transmission. Norovirus is transmitted through feces and vomit. The disease in question can be transmitted directly from the person, as well as by touching contaminated surfaces and taking the touched hand to the mouth.
Norovirus can also be seen after consumption of shellfish. Since norovirus is a family of cold-resistant viruses, especially the consumption of frozen foods can cause noravirus. Outbreaks usually occur in schools, hotels and restaurants.
NOROVIRUS TREATMENT
Antibiotics are generally not used in the treatment of norovirus. In the treatment of norovirus, fluid loss should be eliminated. In the treatment of noravirus, help can be obtained from probiotic support that renews the intestinal flora. In order to alleviate the noravirus symptoms, plenty of fluids should be consumed, rest, and also easy-to-digest foods should be consumed.