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What is Norwalk virus?
Norwalk virus is also known as “Norovirus”
The infection caused by Norwalk virus is commonly called as “Winter Vomiting Bug” as most of its outbreak were seen in winters.
It is characterized by projectile vomiting and non-bleeding diarrhoea.
It is basically food- borne disease.
Who is more prone to prone to get affected by Norwalk virus?
• People of all age are affected
• Children are more prone then adults
• No specific gender both male and female are equally susceptible
• Immuno-comprised individuals
What is cause of Norwalk virus?
• Transmitted infection-
a. faecal-oral route
b. contact transmission
c. fomites
• Consuming contaminated or rotten food or drink
• Raw fruits, vegetables and salads
• Oyster are found to be major source
• Uncooked food
• Contaminated water supply
• Unwashed hands after using toilet
• While handling diapers of kids
• Sharing contaminated objects like utensils toys etc.
• Bad hygiene
What are signs and symptom of Norwalk virus?
• Watery Diarrhoea
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Low-grade fever
• Abdominal pain
• Dehydration
• Fatigue and weakness
What investigations are suggested for Norwalk virus?
• Clinical diagnosis
• Stool examination
• Complete Blood count
What is the treatment for Norwalk virus?
No Specific treatment available
• Antipyretic drug
• Oral rehydration solution
• Intravenous fluid in case of severe diarrhoea
• Stay hydrated
What is the prognosis of Norwalk virus?
It is self-limiting disease so it can get resolve by itself in 4-5days or can lead to death due to dehydration caused by uncontrolled diarrhoea and vomiting.
What is the complication of Rotavirus?
• Dehydration: dry skin, sunken eyes, drowsiness, weakness
• Comatose condition of child due to fatigue
• Nosocomial pneumonia
• Metabolic acidosis
• Electrolyte imbalance
What is differential diagnosis of Norwalk virus?
• Cholera
• Salmonella infection
• Rotavirus
• Shigella
• E-coli
What management is helpful in Norwalk virus?
• Maintain hygiene
• Wash hands at regular intervals
• Use alcohol-based sanitizer
• Try to disinfect things and house regularly
• Maintain hydration
• Use oral rehydration solution at regular intervals
• Small and frequent feeds instead of large one.
• Vaccination: no vaccine available till date
• Avoid going to hospital or public places if you are aware that you are infected by Norwalk virus.
• Make sure you consumed well cooked food.
• Avoid using sharing utensils, food, bedding etc.
What are the commonly indicated Homeopathic medicines for Norwalk virus?
• Veratrum album
• Podophyllum
• Phosphorus
• Aethusa cynapium
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