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Norovirus infection
A virus infection that causes extreme vomiting and diarrhia that is highly contagious and commonly spread through food or water. Infection can also be spread through close contact with an infected person.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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Norovirus infection - what is it?
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If you contract a bad case of norovirus infection, would you die?
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Would a medical face mask be enough to prevent infection from airbourne norovirus?
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If norovirus got into the respiratory tract... can it cause a respiratory infection?
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What are some ways to lessen the pain from the norovirus?
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What is the most effective way to deactivate the norovirus?
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How do i avoid norovirus at the hosptial?
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How long is norovirus contagious on surfaces?
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How likely am i to get norovirus if nuresery school worker?
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Is there any place that doesn't have norovirus outbreak problems?
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I'm afraid i am going to get Norovirus. Other schools have it. What to do?
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A 32-year old male asked:
I have had a bad bout of the norovirus for 2 1/2 days. Now when I get up from a laying position my head throbs for a minute. Is this normal?
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A 45-year old asked:
What exactly is norovirus?
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Anything to help with norovirus?
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How long can norovirus live outside a human?
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What could I do to prevent from getting the norovirus?
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How long does it take for the norovirus to start to recess?
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A female asked:
how long should i wait to kiss my husband after having norovirus?
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My dog has been vommiting every day now for over a week could he have norovirus?
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A 37-year old female asked:
Is it a good idea to stay with people for a weekend that just had the Norovirus? We just had it 2 weeks ago. There are kids and adults.
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A 19-year old female asked:
I think my boyfriend has norovirus. I kissed him the night before he got sick an have been taking care of him all day. Am I going to get sick?
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How do doctors determine if it's rotavirus or norovirus?
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A 23-year old female asked:
What would happen if norovirus got into into the blood stream?
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A 23-year old male asked:
Would gravol or meclozine help suppress vomiting from norovirus?
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A 19-year old female asked:
hello, i have emetophobia and am looking for an anti emetic that can prevent/stop vomiting from norovirus ?
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