The Kerala Health Department recently confirmed two cases of the gastrointestinal infection Norovirus in class 1 students in the Ernakulam district.
About Norovirus
The Norovirus, also known as the "winter vomiting bug," causes vomiting and diarrhoea.
Infection agents: The most common infective agent is contaminated water or food.
The virus spreads via faeces to the mouth. Consuming contaminated food or liquids, touching contaminated surfaces or objects, or coming into direct contact with an infected person.
Symptoms: Acute gastroenteritis is caused by inflammation of the stomach or intestine. Diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea, and stomach ache are also symptoms. Fever, headaches, and muscle pain may also persist.
The symptoms usually appear 12 to 48 hours after the virus has been exposed.
It affects particularly children, the elderly, and people suffering from other illnesses.
Severity: Although these virus outbreaks are rarely severe, they can spread quickly if proper precautions are not taken.
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