· According to CDC metrics through early December, outbreaks of the virus, which causes gastroenteritis, are on the rise. "It's a very small germ that's passed person to person, typically," Dr. James Campbell, infectious disease pediatrician at the University of Maryland Children's Hospital, told WMAR.
Understanding the Context
The virus is usually spread to other people either by contact with an infected person's stool or vomit or by eating or drinking contaminated food or water. You can get norovirus infection by being near someone who is vomiting while they are infected. The CDC says the 91 reported outbreaks are likely an undercount. State, local and territorial health departments aren’t required to report individual norovirus cases to the agency.
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Also ... · Although norovirus is also called the stomachflu, it’s not related to influenza, and the flu shot won’t prevent an infection or lessen the symptoms if you get it. It’s a virus that causes inflammation of the stomach and/or intestines, leading to acute gastroenteritis that comes on suddenly. · Norovirus, the highly contagious stomachbug that causes vomiting and diarrhea, is spiking across the US. What to know about symptoms and prevention.
Final Thoughts
· If you or a family member gets sick, stay home until at least 48 hours after symptoms stop to avoid spreading the virus. Don’t prepare food for others or share utensils if you’re sick. Wash your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds with soap and water. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are less effective against norovirus than washing with ... · If you do get the stomachbug, here's what experts say you can do to recover as quickly as possible. The virus is usually spread to other people either by contact with an infected person's stool or vomit or by eating or drinking contaminated food or water.
You can get norovirus infection by being near someone who is vomiting while they are infected. · Although norovirus is also called the stomachflu, it’s not related to influenza, and the flu shot won’t prevent an infection or lessen the symptoms if you get it. It’s a virus that causes inflammation of the stomach and/or intestines, leading to acute gastroenteritis that comes on suddenly. · Norovirus, the highly contagious stomachbug that causes vomiting and diarrhea, is spiking across the US.