https://padlet.com/amcollins03/5v2duai28d68 Norovirus en-us 2018-04-22 20:50:56 UTC 2023-02-23 21:35:23 UTC hello@padlet.com amcollins03 https://padlet.com/amcollins03/5v2duai28d68/wish/254188341 2018-04-22 21:29:36 UTC https://padlet.com/amcollins03/5v2duai28d68/wish/254188341 amcollins03 https://padlet.com/amcollins03/5v2duai28d68/wish/254188413 Method of transmission include: eating contaminated food, drinking contaminated water, being in close contact with a person who has it, and touching your mouth after hands have been in contact of the virus.]]> 2018-04-22 21:30:21 UTC https://padlet.com/amcollins03/5v2duai28d68/wish/254188413 amcollins03 https://padlet.com/amcollins03/5v2duai28d68/wish/254188497 Prevention includes:
- washing your hands 
- avoiding contaminated food and water
- wash fruits and vegetables
- cook seafood thoroughly
- dispose of vomit and fecal matter carefully
- disinfect virus-contaminated areas
- stay at home if you have the virus]]> 2018-04-22 21:31:23 UTC https://padlet.com/amcollins03/5v2duai28d68/wish/254188497 amcollins03 https://padlet.com/amcollins03/5v2duai28d68/wish/254188537 2018-04-22 21:31:51 UTC https://padlet.com/amcollins03/5v2duai28d68/wish/254188537 amcollins03 https://padlet.com/amcollins03/5v2duai28d68/wish/254188606 2018-04-22 21:32:26 UTC https://padlet.com/amcollins03/5v2duai28d68/wish/254188606 amcollins03 https://padlet.com/amcollins03/5v2duai28d68/wish/254188654 Risk factors for Norovirus are:
- eating in a place where food is handled with unsanitary procedures
- attending school or daycare
- living in close quarters such as nursing homes
- staying in hotels, resorts, cruise ships
- having contact with someone who has norovirus]]> 2018-04-22 21:32:52 UTC https://padlet.com/amcollins03/5v2duai28d68/wish/254188654 amcollins03 https://padlet.com/amcollins03/5v2duai28d68/wish/254188717 Symptoms include: Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or cramps, diarrhea, malaise, low-grade fever, and muscle pain.]]> 2018-04-22 21:33:27 UTC https://padlet.com/amcollins03/5v2duai28d68/wish/254188717 amcollins03 https://padlet.com/amcollins03/5v2duai28d68/wish/254188772 Most recover without treatment but for some like infants and older adults the vomiting and diarrhea can cause dehydration to the point where medical attention is required.]]> 2018-04-22 21:33:56 UTC https://padlet.com/amcollins03/5v2duai28d68/wish/254188772 amcollins03 https://padlet.com/amcollins03/5v2duai28d68/wish/254188828 Diarrhea, abdominal pain and vomiting typically begin 12 to 48 hours after being exposed. The symptoms last one to three days.]]> 2018-04-22 21:34:32 UTC https://padlet.com/amcollins03/5v2duai28d68/wish/254188828 amcollins03 https://padlet.com/amcollins03/5v2duai28d68/wish/254189028 Norovirus infection can cause sudden severe diarrhea and vomiting. It is highly contagious and commonly spread though food while being prepared.]]> 2018-04-22 21:36:36 UTC https://padlet.com/amcollins03/5v2duai28d68/wish/254189028