Norovirus virus that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract.

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Norovirus virus that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract.

  • It spreads easily and quickly even in small doses. It is resistant to heat and various disinfectants.
  • It usually occurs in children, with more than 1,000 children now infected, and in the elderly, causing sudden onset of diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
  • There is currently no vaccine to prevent this norovirus. General prevention is good hygiene, eating hot food, using serving spoons, and washing hands to reduce the risk of infection.

What is “norovirus” and why does it occur in children?

Dr. Pornthep Suandok, Pediatrician at Bangkok Hospital, explained that norovirus is a virus that causes inflammation of the digestive system. This type of virus spreads easily and quickly even. If the body is infected with only a small amount. Importantly. It is resistant to heat and various disinfectants.

Therefore, when Norovirus contamination occurs in food and drinking water. It causes diarrhea, vomiting, and is easily transmit. Because it takes only a short time to spread the virus. This virus is prevalent in the winter, easily transmitted in cold weather, and causes disease in both children and adults.

Norovirus is a common infection in children, with more than 1,000 cases now reported. Norovirus is a gastrointestinal infection that affects สนใจสมัคร? คลิกที่นี่เพื่อเริ่มต้น people of all ages, but is especially common in children and the elderly. It often causes sudden onset of diarrhea , vomiting, and abdominal pain, and is easily spread in communities or in places. Where many people live together, such as schools, hospitals, and nursing homes.

Initial symptoms when infected with “Norovirus”

Common symptoms that occur within 24-48 hours after being infected with norovirus include:

  • Watery stool
  • stomach ache
  • squeamish
  • vomit
  • Headache
  • Low-grade fever
  • Body aches
  • tired

 Causes of norovirus infection

  • Eating food or water contaminated with this virus
  • Touching surfaces or objects contaminated with this virus
  • Direct contact with patients, such as caring for patients

This virus is highly resistant to environmental conditions, even at low or high temperatures, making it easily spreadable.

Testing and treatment of norovirus infection

Diagnosis of norovirus infection is done by collecting a stool sample for special testing at a laboratory. If norovirus infection is found, the doctor will treat the symptoms first. If the child has good immunity, the symptoms will improve and disappear on their own within 2-3 days.