This winter, there is a new disease spreading again!! That is “Norovirus“. It usually occurs in children. At present, more than 1,000 children have been infected. Norovirus is a gastrointestinal disease in people of all ages, especially in children and the elderly. This type of virus often causes diarrhea, vomiting, and sudden stomach pain. โปรโมชั่นพิเศษจาก UFABET สมัครตอนนี้ รับโบนัสทันที It spreads easily in communities or places where many people live together, such as schools, hospitals, and nursing homes.
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.
Symptoms of norovirus infection usually appear within 12 to 48 hours after exposure and may last for about 1 to 3 days.
- Diarrhea (watery or loose stools), vomiting (common in children)
- Stomach ache or bloating
- Have a low fever
- Headache
** In some patients, especially young children or the elderly, there may be a risk of dehydration. If you have these symptoms, you should see a doctor immediately. - Very thirsty
- Dry lips
- Little or dark urine
- Severe fatigue
Treatment There is currently no specific treatment for norovirus infection. Treatment is supportive, such as:
- Get enough rest
- Prevent dehydration
- Drink an oral rehydration solution (ORS) or other fluid-replenishing drink.
- Avoid fruit juices or soft drinks that are high in sugar.
- Symptomatic medications, fever reducers such as paracetamol
- Avoid antidiarrhea medications in young children unless prescribed by a doctor.
Prevention of norovirus infection
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, especially before eating and after using the toilet.
- Avoid contact with food or objects shared with sick people.
- Clean surfaces that may be contaminated with viruses with a disinfectant.
- Cook food thoroughly, especially seafood.
- If symptoms develop, avoid contact with others for at least 48 hours after symptoms resolve.
Norovirus infection often occurs in children. If any parents are worried that their children will be infected with this virus, they should closely supervise their children, eat well-cooked and nutritious food, protect themselves in terms of cleanliness, and closely monitor symptoms. If symptoms appear according to the information above, they should take their children to see a doctor as soon as possible to prevent the disease.