Norovirus

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• Recently, the rare Norovirus infection was reported in some 13 students of a veterinary college in the Wayanad district of Kerala.

About Norovirus 

• It is a very contagious virus.
• Anyone can get infected and sick with norovirus.
• Norovirus illness is not related to the flu.
• Transmission:
  • Having direct contact with an infected person
  • Consuming contaminated food or water
  • Touching contaminated surfaces and then putting unwashed hands in the mouth
• Symptoms:
  • Diarrhoea
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Stomach pain
• Prevention:
  • Drinking water sources need to be hygienic.
  • Wash the hands often.
  • Everyone should be vigilant.
  • Proper prevention and treatment can cure the disease quickly.

Image Courtesy: CDC

Source: IE