Norovirus
Norovirus, also known as Norwalk virus, is the most common cause of gastroenteritis. The infection, sometimes referred to as the winter vomiting disease, is characterized by non-bloody diarrhea, vomiting,... Wikipedia
- Specialty: Infectious diseases
- Symptoms: Diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain, headache
- Usual onset: 12 to 24 hours after exposure
- Duration: 1 to 3 days
- Causes: Norovirus
- Diagnostic method: Based on symptoms
- Prevention: Hand washing, disinfection of contaminated surfaces
- Treatment: Supportive care (drinking sufficient fluids or intravenous fluids)
- Frequency: 688 million cases per year
- Deaths: ~200,000 per year
- Data source: DuckDuckGo