True or false?
Is the Norovirus contagious?
True.
How long until symptoms develop after exposure?
12 - 48 hours after expore.
In which ways can you be infected with direct contact?
Caring for a person
Food contact
Sharing food/utensils/drinks
True or False?
There is a vaccine for the Norovirus.
False. There is no vaccine for the virus.
The Norovirus is the leading cause of this illness in humans?
What is, acute gastroenteritis.
What are the most common symptoms?
Diarrhea (can persist for 2-5 days)
Vomiting
Nausea
Stomach pain
Dehydration (can cause dizziness)
Where are the most common places to be transmitted?
Long-term care
Cruise ships
Day care/schools
Restaurants or catered events
How does the IV treatment aid in recovery?
Increases the sodium levels in your body and rehydrates.
Fill in the blanks,
Norovirus is part of the __________ virus family, and is a ___ virus.
Caliciviridae, RNA virus.
What are the other common signs?
Fever
Cramping
Headache
Body Aches
Polluted water
Food
Surfaces