Norovirus

Information

100

True or false? 

Is the Norovirus contagious?

True.

200

The Norovirus is the leading cause of this illness in humans?

What is, acute gastroenteritis.

300

Fill in the blanks,

Norovirus is part of the __________ virus family, and is a ___ virus. 

Caliciviridae, RNA virus.

Symptoms

100

How long until symptoms develop after exposure?

12 - 48 hours after expore. 

200

What are the most common symptoms?

• Diarrhea (can persist for 2-5 days) 

• Vomiting 

• Nausea 

• Stomach pain

• Dehydration (can cause dizziness) 

300

What are the other common signs?

• Fever 

• Cramping 

• Headache 

• Body Aches 

Transmission

100

In which ways can you be infected with direct contact?

• Caring for a person 

• Food contact 

• Sharing food/utensils/drinks 

 

200

Where are the most common places to be transmitted?

• Long-term care 

• Cruise ships 

• Day care/schools 

• Restaurants or catered events 

 

 

300

The virus spreads quickly in these ways.

• Polluted water 

• Food 

• Surfaces

 

Treatments

100

True or False?

There is a vaccine for the Norovirus.

False. There is no vaccine for the virus.

200

How does the IV treatment aid in recovery?

Increases the sodium levels in your body and rehydrates. 

300

With these proper precaution, Norovirus can be easily prevented.

Proper hand hygiene, and food safety.