After Dr. Thiti Saengtham, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Health, revealed the outbreak of Norovirus that caused diarrhea in students, teachers and personnel at 2 schools in Klaeng District, Rayong Province, with a total of 1,436 patients, 1,418 students and 18 teachers and personnel, caused by Norovirus infection contaminated with water and ice consumed during the week of the sports day activities , today สมัคร ufabet News will take you to get to know this virus.
What is norovirus?
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 transmitted because it does not take long to spread the virus. This virus is most prevalent in winter, easily transmitted in cold weather, and causes disease in both children and adults.
Symptoms of 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
Examination and treatment
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.
However, if the child becomes dehydrated, it may be replaced by drinking mineral water or intravenous fluids, eating soft foods, or giving anti-vomiting and stomachache medication. However, if the child has low immunity and has severe symptoms such as constant diarrhea, they must be rushed to the hospital immediately and under close medical supervision, as shock, low blood pressure, and death may occur.
Norovirus infection
- Eating or drinking food or water that contains norovirus, commonly found in drinking water, ice, fresh vegetables, fruits, oysters, etc.
- The child touches or handles objects contaminated with norovirus and then puts their fingers in their mouth.
- Direct contact with patients
How to prevent
- Always wash your hands thoroughly before eating or handling food and after using the restroom.
- To wash hands properly, wash with soap and water and let the water flow for at least 15 seconds.
- Drink clean water and choose to eat cooked, clean and fresh food.
- Avoid picking up or serving food to others.
- Use a serving spoon if you have to share food with others.
Because norovirus is easily transmitted and there is currently no vaccine to prevent it, as well as no specific medicine to eliminate this virus, it is important to closely monitor your little one in terms of eating clean food and drinking clean water. Most importantly, washing your hands thoroughly is an important thing that helps keep you away from norovirus.