2017 Feb 18;9(2):33. doi: 10.3390/v9020033. But infants, older adults and people with chronic illnesses may require medical attention for dehydration. Try to stay as hydrated as you can with water or a low-sugar electrolyte beverage. The stomach flu can be caused by a lot of things, including viruses, bacteria, and parasites. If your symptoms have not gotten better after this time, please make an appointment with your primary care physician or childs pediatrician. To disinfect surfaces, Grusich recommended that people "leave bleach disinfectant on the affected area for at least five minutes, then clean the entire area again with soap and hot water.". The CDC defines a norovirus outbreak as an occurrence of two or more similar illnesses resulting from a common exposure that is either suspected or confirmed to be caused by norovirus. It is not the same as the flu (influenza). Most norovirus outbreaks happen from November to April. In England, norovirus rates this season have been exceptionally high, according to the UK Health Security Agency. Stomach pain or The most common symptoms are watery diarrhea, explosive projectile vomiting (that shoots out), and stomach pain. information submitted for this request. The illness is highly infectious, spreading easily through close contact with others, touching surfaces or consuming contaminated food or beverages. Norovirus is not spread through airborne Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In general, vomiting should resolve within a day or two whereas loose stools can last longer. People with norovirus are contagious from the moment they begin feeling ill to anywhere from 3 days to 2 weeks after they have recovered. In late March, hundreds of children at a high school in Long Island, New York, were out sick with what officials believe was norovirus linked to an outbreak at a school dance, NBC New York reported. Shigella vs. Norovirus: What's the Difference Between These 'Stomach Bugs'? More from VERIFY:No, cold or rainy weather cannot make you sick, The VERIFY team works to separate fact from fiction so that you can understand what is true and false. Depending on the cause, stomach flu can linger for up to 10 days. Norovirus symptoms normally last one to three days, and most people recover without treatment. The CDC said adults at risk include: With the rise in cases over the past two years, the CDC has asked doctors and other providersto be vigilant and report casesto local or state health department. Shigella bacteria is responsible for an estimated 450,000 infections each year nationwide and causes diarrhea orfever. and Terms of Use. And if you catch a norovirus, don't prepare food for at least two to three days after you feel better. Most will need fluids and supportive care. If a person knows several people experiencing vomiting, abdominal cramps, or diarrhea, there may be a stomach bug going around in their area. Stomach bugs are common illnesses that can spread quickly. In the United States, there are approximately 2,500 norovirus outbreaks per year. Norovirus is the most common cause of stomach bugs. Other possible symptoms include a headache, body aches and a low-grade fever.
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