‘Winter vomiting disease’ is ‘highly contagious’ – the main symptoms to look out for
People usually recover from norovirus in one or two days, if they have no long-term health effects. These are the main symptoms Britons need to look out for of the bug this autumn and winter. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - October 16, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Can Norovirus Trigger Crohn's? Phase III NASH Trial Flops; Social Isolation in IBD
(MedPage Today) -- Is norovirus infection triggering Crohn's disease in people with certain genetic mutations? (NBC News)
The phase III REVERSE trial of obeticholic acid (Ocaliva) for compensated cirrhosis caused by non-alcoholic steatohepatitis... (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology)
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - October 6, 2022 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news
Norovirus Triples; Cashing in on Death; Phlebotomist Arrested for Sexual Assault
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According to the CDC, cases of norovirus almost tripled during the 2021 to 2022 surveillance period as compared with 2020-2021.
As of Thursday, 4.4 million Americans had received... (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - September 23, 2022 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Norovirus Outbreaks Have Increased to Prepandemic Levels
THURSDAY, Sept. 22, 2022 -- The number of norovirus outbreaks increased in the 2021 to 2022 surveillance year, returning to levels similar to prepandemic levels, according to research published in the Sept. 23 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - September 22, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Notes from the Field: Norovirus Outbreaks Reported Through NoroSTAT - 12 States, August 2012-July 2022
This report describes norovirus outbreaks reported through CDC's Norovirus Sentinel Testing and Tracking Network. (Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report)
Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - September 22, 2022 Category: American Health Tags: Data & Statistics MMWR Morbidity Mortality Weekly Report Norovirus Infection Outbreaks Source Type: news
Outbreak of Acute Gastroenteritis Among Rafters and Backpackers in the Backcountry of Grand Canyon National Park, April-June 2022
This report describes an outbreak of acute gastroenteritis in the Grand Canyon National Park backcountry during 2022. (Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report)
Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - September 22, 2022 Category: American Health Tags: Food-Related Diseases Foodborne Disease Gastroenteritis MMWR Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report Norovirus Infection Outbreaks Parks Recreation Source Type: news
CDC Details Outbreaks of Acute GI Illness Linked to 'Splash Pads'
(MedPage Today) -- Two acute gastrointestinal illness outbreaks were linked to a splash pad at a Kansas wildlife park, with 21 kids sickened with shigellosis and six with norovirus, a CDC report showed.
According to an investigation with Kansas... (Source: MedPage Today Infectious Disease)
Source: MedPage Today Infectious Disease - August 5, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Outbreaks of Acute Gastrointestinal Illness Associated with a Splash Pad in a Wildlife Park - Kansas, June 2021
This report describes two outbreaks of splash pad-associated norovirus in Kansas. (Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report)
Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - August 4, 2022 Category: American Health Tags: MMWR Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report Norovirus Infection Public Health Shigellosis Source Type: news
Sound reduces pain | Inflammation curbs chronic pain | Norovirus spreads via saliva
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The latest science news from NIDCR's scientists and grantees
The latest from NIDCR researchers and grantees.
Inflammation May Curb, Not Cause, Chronic Pain
Study offers clues for preventing chronic back & jaw pain
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How Sound Reduces Pain in Mice
Newly identified brain circuits may point to more effective pain therapies
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'Stomach ...
Source: NIDCR Science News - July 27, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Disinfection efficacy and mechanism of olanexidine gluconate against norovirus
Conclusions: This study suggests that olanexidine gluconate is a potential biological and environmental disinfectant against norovirus and adenovirus. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - July 20, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Kissing Can Spread Norovirus; Mood Tied to Bowel Prep Symptoms; Anti-TNF & Psoriasis
(MedPage Today) -- NIH scientists discovered that enteric viruses such as norovirus and rotavirus can replicate and spread through saliva, making talking, coughing, sneezing, and kissing potential routes of transmission. (Nature)
As of the latest... (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology)
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - June 30, 2022 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news
Norovirus: Three new modes of transmission discovered as virus 'popping in high levels'
ONE OF the effects of living physically distanced from other people during the pandemic has been the weakening of immune systems. Researchers believe this is fuelling a rise in norovirus cases. New findings suggest three common activities may enable transmission. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 30, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
NIH scientists discover norovirus and other “stomach viruses” can spread through saliva
Each year, these common viruses affect billions of people worldwide. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - June 29, 2022 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Norovirus Outbreak in Canada Linked to Spot Prawns Norovirus Outbreak in Canada Linked to Spot Prawns
Most people feel better within 1 or 2 days, but some patients who face higher risks may need to be hospitalized and given fluids intravenously.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - June 13, 2022 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Why Does Norovirus Spread So Easily?
Discussion
Norovirus is a Caliciviridae family member. They were first observed by electron microscopy during a 1968 outbreak in Norwalk Connecticut (hence the alternative name of Norwalk virus). There are 3 genogroups and many genotypes within each genogroup. “Noroviruses are the leading cause of acute gastroenteritis in people of all ages worldwide, and are estimated to cause 12-24% of community-based or clinic-based cases…, 11-17% of emergency room or hospital cases, and approximately 70,000-200,000 deaths annually.” Seventy percent of cases occur in the 6-23 month age range. They have caused pandemics...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - June 6, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
