Norovirus Infections Summary Noroviruses are a group of related viruses. Infection with these viruses causes an illness called gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach and intestines. It can spread from person to person, or through contaminated food or water. You can also get it if you touch a contaminated surface. Norovirus can be serious, especially for young children and older adults. The most common symptoms of norovirus infection are Diarrhea Nausea and vomiting Stomach pain Other symptoms may include fever, headache or body aches. Treatment includes bed rest and lots of liquids to prevent dehydration. There is no specific medicine to treat norovirus infections. Proper hand washing and safe food preparation may help prevent infections. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Prevention and Risk Factors CDC Vital Signs: Preventing Norovirus Outbreaks Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Hand Washing: Do’s and Dont’s Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Prevent the Spread of Norovirus Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Find an Expert Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Gastroenteritis National Institutes of Health ClinicalTrials.gov: Norovirus National Institutes of Health Specifics Facts about Noroviruses on Cruise Ships Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Start Here Norovirus Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Norovirus Infection National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Norovirus Infection Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Array Norovirus – hospital Patient Handouts Norovirus Illness: Key Facts Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Symptoms Norovirus Symptoms Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Treatments and Therapies Norovirus Treatment Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Related Issues Norovirus: Food Handlers Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Journal Articles Norovirus Infections Diagnosis and Tests Stool Culture American Association for Clinical Chemistry Stool Tests Nemours Foundation Statistics and Research Surveillance for Norovirus Outbreaks Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Latest News Norovirus a Costly Bug HealthDay
