We are in the era of greatest incidence of viruses, and one of the strongest presenting this winter is the Noroviruswhich has symptoms that affect the digestive system.
Norovirus symptoms usually begin suddenly, between one and two days after contracting the infectionand it can normally be treated at home, without the need for hospital admission.
These are the main symptoms:
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Diarrhea.
- High temperature.
- Headache.
- Pain in arms and legs.
The best thing to treat Norovirus is simply resting and drinking many liquids to avoid dehydration; In general, you will begin to feel Better in two or three days.
Vulnerable groups, such as very young children, the elderly or immunosuppressed people, are at a higher risk of suffering a serious or prolonged disease and may need medical treatment. It is fundamental Do not go to school or work Until at least two days have passed when you have not been sick or had diarrhea.
People affected by Norovirus should not prepare food for other people during that period, since it is when It is more contagious.
The disease is similar to flu, which is an independent viral infection that affects the nose, throat and lungs. It is much worse than a common cold, which usually causes nasal secretion, sneezing, crying eyes and throat irritation. Cold symptoms usually appear gradually without causing fever or body pains, which usually appear with the flu.
On the other hand, flu can cause serious diseases, especially in children. Older people, those who have a weakened immune system And people with chronic diseases also run greater risk.
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