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Norovirus thrives in close proximity to restaurants, child care centers and nursing homes because the virus is strong and highly contagious. Norovirus can survive extreme temperatures on both surface and water.
Launching the MD Web page, it said that once a person is infected from contaminated food, the virus can quickly spread from person to person through shared food or utensils, through handshakes, or through other close contact.
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When a person has norovirus and vomits, the virus can spread through the air and contaminate surfaces. The virus also spreads through feces. This means that someone who doesn’t wash their hands thoroughly after using the bathroom can catch it. Dirty diapers can also be a source of norovirus.
Young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are more susceptible to it norovirus. The spread of norovirus is difficult to control because it is contagious before symptoms appear. In other words, a person can spread the virus before they know they have it.
If you have symptoms of norovirus, your doctor can order a stool test to confirm that you have the disease. However, the diagnosis of norovirus is usually made solely on the basis of symptoms. Most people don’t have long-term problems from this virus.
Norovirus infection can cause dehydration, especially in children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems. To prevent dehydration, be sure to drink plenty of fluids, especially water and juices. Give the child an oral rehydration solution (such as Pedialyte) to replace lost fluids and electrolytes.
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