Another virus, after corona, now norovirus increased concern
◾Taking children in the grip
Coronavirus continues to be a cause of trouble for people all over the world. People are yet to fully emerge from the fear of this virus that another virus has increased their worry. It is believed that this virus is more dangerous than coronavirus. The most frightening thing is that cases of this virus have been found more in places like nurseries and child care centers where the number of children is high. Norovirus, also known as vomiting bug, is the name of this virus that has raised the concern of doctors and scientists. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that norovirus is more dangerous than the corona virus and due to this the infection spreads rapidly. Any person who is infected with this virus shows symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea.
According to the CDC, norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea. A person suffering from this can infect a large number of others as well. Because it comes under the category of communicable disease (communicable disease) i.e. disease spreading from one to another. Norovirus is also known as the ‘vomiting bug’.
Symptoms of norovirus
▪️Diarrhea, vomiting, dizziness and severe abdominal pain are the most important symptoms.
▪️Apart from this, fever, headache and body pain have also been seen in many patients.
▪️The infection spreads within 12 to 48 hours after the virus enters the body.
▪️A person infected with the virus vomits for 2 to 3 weeks.
The CDC says that there are several billion viruses in the norovirus. Any person who comes in contact with a person infected with this virus, eats infected food, touches surfaces affected by the virus or puts it in the mouth without washing hands, he/she is at high risk of getting infected with this virus. Like other viruses, this virus enters the body and infects it.
Protection against norovirus
By keeping cleanliness, to a great extent, one can stay safe from norovirus. Noravirus infection can also be spread through food and drink. According to the CDC, to avoid this disease, it is very important to always wash your hands properly after touching anything, after coming from outside and before eating anything. Apart from this, the way people are using sanitizers to avoid Kovid-19, in the same way it would be better to use alcohol-based sanitizer for this too.
