Norovirus

Norovirus, also known as Norwalk virus and sometimes referred to as the winter vomiting disease, is the most common cause of gastroenteritis. Infection is characterized by non-bloody diarrhea, vomiting,... Wikipedia

• Specialty:  Emergency medicine, pediatrics
• Symptoms:  Diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain, headache
• Usual onset:  12 to 48 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:  685 million cases per year
• Deaths:  200,000 per year