Stomach Virus In Children

The recent outbreak of Noro virus grow and spread, and now reports from pediatricians concerned because of stomach pain in children are increasing poportion. The type of disease is usually seen in the summer but this winter. Could there be a connection?

I do not think so. I send U what I discovered.

What are noroviruses?

Noroviruses are a group of viruses that cause stomach flu "or gastroenteritis (gas-tro-en-ter-I-tis), in people. The term norovirus was recently approved as the official name of this group of viruses. Several other names have been used for noroviruses, including:

Norwalk-like virus (NLV)
caliciviruses (because they belong to the virus family Caliciviridae)
small round structured viruses.
Viruses are very different from bacteria and parasites, some of which may cause diseases similar to norovirus infection. Like all viral infections, noroviruses are not affected by treatment with antibiotics, and can not grow outside the body of a person.

What are the symptoms of illness caused by noroviruses?

The symptoms of norovirus illness usually include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramps. Sometimes people have a little fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, and a general feeling of fatigue. The illness often begins suddenly and the infected person may feel very sick. In most people the illness is self-limiting with symptoms lasting for about 1 or 2 days. In general, children experience more vomiting than adults. Most people with norovirus illness have both of these symptoms.

What is the name of the illness caused by noroviruses?

Illness caused by norovirus infection has several names, including:

stomach flu - this "stomach flu" is not related to the flu (or influenza), which is a respiratory illness caused by influenza virus.
viral gastroenteritis - the most common name for illness caused by norovirus. Gastroenteritis refers to an inflammation of the stomach and intestines.
acute gastroenteritis
nonbacterial gastroenteritis
food poisoning (although there are other causes of food poisoning)
calicivirus infection
How serious is norovirus disease?

People may feel very sick and vomited several times a day, but most people better in 1 or 2 days, and they have no long-term health effects related to their illness. However, sometimes people are unable to drink enough liquids to replace the liquids they lost because of vomiting and diarrhea. These persons can become dehydrated and may need special medical care. This problem of dehydration is generally seen as among the very young, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems.

How are people infected with Norovirus?

Noroviruses are found in the stool or vomit of infected people. People can be infected by the virus in several ways, including:

eating or drinking liquids that are contaminated with norovirus;
touching surfaces or objects contaminated with norovirus and then placing the hand to mouth;
have direct contact with another person who is infected and showing symptoms (for example, when caring for a sick or sharing food or utensils with someone who is ill).
People working in daycare centers or nursing homes should pay special attention to children or residents who have norovirus illness. This virus is very contagious and can spread rapidly throughout such environments.



When symptoms appear?

The symptoms of norovirus illness usually appear 24-48 hours after ingestion of the virus, but they can appear as early as 12 hours after exposure. <.