https://padlet.com/kcook111/js17oz435pyh Norovirus (Stomach Bug) en-us 2018-10-07 23:46:54 UTC 2025-10-15 19:37:39 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Brightnessdown.png kcook111 https://padlet.com/kcook111/js17oz435pyh/wish/290105025 2018-10-08 00:31:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kcook111/js17oz435pyh/wish/290105025 kcook111 https://padlet.com/kcook111/js17oz435pyh/wish/290105070 2018-10-08 00:31:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kcook111/js17oz435pyh/wish/290105070 kcook111 https://padlet.com/kcook111/js17oz435pyh/wish/290105105 The main symptoms of the Norovirus include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and diarrhea. A person infected with the virus can also report fever, headache, or malaise. ]]> 2018-10-08 00:32:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kcook111/js17oz435pyh/wish/290105105 kcook111 https://padlet.com/kcook111/js17oz435pyh/wish/290105196 You can contract the virus by coming in contact with viral particles that are emitted in the vomit or feces of an infected person. These particles could be left on a doorknob, on a person's hand, or any other surface. You become sick when these particles enter your body through your mouth. ]]> 2018-10-08 00:32:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kcook111/js17oz435pyh/wish/290105196 kcook111 https://padlet.com/kcook111/js17oz435pyh/wish/290105525 The Norovirus causes a gastrointestinal sickness that is known commonly as the stomach bug. It is very contagious and anyone of any age can contract the virus. The symptoms associated with the virus usually lasts 1-3 days.

]]> 2018-10-08 00:35:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kcook111/js17oz435pyh/wish/290105525 kcook111 https://padlet.com/kcook111/js17oz435pyh/wish/290108045 The best way to prevent from contracting the Norovirus is wash hands with soap and water and stay away from infected people. Do not prepare food or care for other people while infected with the virus. ]]> 2018-10-08 00:58:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kcook111/js17oz435pyh/wish/290108045 kcook111 https://padlet.com/kcook111/js17oz435pyh/wish/290108879 There is no cure for the Norovirus. The main thing is that the person stays hydrated. Vomiting and diarrhea can dehydrate someone quickly, so it is important to consume plenty of fluids and electrolytes. ]]> 2018-10-08 01:05:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kcook111/js17oz435pyh/wish/290108879 kcook111 https://padlet.com/kcook111/js17oz435pyh/wish/290108887 TaqMan-based RT-qPCR assays can detect the virus in specimens of stool, vomit, water, or food]]> 2018-10-08 01:05:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kcook111/js17oz435pyh/wish/290108887 kcook111 https://padlet.com/kcook111/js17oz435pyh/wish/290109230 It is important to disinfect surfaces that someone has been in contact with because the virus can live on surfaces for weeks after it is left there. This includes washing laundry of the infected person. ]]> 2018-10-08 01:08:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kcook111/js17oz435pyh/wish/290109230 kcook111 https://padlet.com/kcook111/js17oz435pyh/wish/290113540 2018-10-08 01:40:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kcook111/js17oz435pyh/wish/290113540