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എറണാകുളത്ത് നോറോ വൈറസ് ... (മാതൃഭൂമി)

കൊച്ചി: എറണാകുളത്ത് നോറോവൈറസ് ബാധ സ്ഥിരീകരിച്ചു. കാക്കനാട് സ്വകാര്യ സ്കൂളിലെ ...

പ്രായഭേദമെന്യെ എല്ലാവരിലും വൈറസ് ബാധിക്കാം. കൈകൾ കഴുകാതെ മൂക്കിലും വായിലും തൊടുന്നതോടെ വൈറസ് ശരീരത്തിൽ വ്യാപിക്കും. ആരോഗ്യമുള്ളവരിൽ നോറോ വൈറസ് കാര്യമായി ബാധിക്കില്ലെങ്കിലും ചെറിയ കുട്ടികൾ, പ്രായമായവർ, മറ്റ് അനുബന്ധ രോഗങ്ങളുള്ളവർ എന്നിവരെ ബാധിച്ചാൽ ഗുരുതരമാകാൻ സാധ്യതയുണ്ട്. ആമാശയത്തിന്റെയും കുടലിന്റെയും ആവരണത്തിന്റെ വീക്കത്തിനും കടുത്ത ഛർദി, വയറിളക്കം എന്നിവയ്ക്കും ഈ വൈറസ് കാരണമാകുന്നു. അതിനാൽ രോഗം മാറി കുറഞ്ഞത് രണ്ടു ദിവസത്തേക്കെങ്കിലും പുറത്തുപോകാതിരിക്കാൻ ശ്രദ്ധിക്കണം. രോഗബാധിതനായ വ്യക്തിയിൽ നിന്നും സ്രവങ്ങളിലൂടെ പുറത്തെത്തുന്ന വൈറസ് പ്രതലങ്ങളിൽ തങ്ങി നിൽക്കുകയും അവയിൽ സ്പർശിക്കുന്നവരുടെ കൈകളിലേക്ക് പടരുകയും ചെയ്യും.

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Norovirus: എറണാകുളത്ത് നോറോ വൈറസ് ബാധ; 19 ... (Zee News മലയാളം)

Norovirus infection: നോറോ വൈറസ് ബാധയുടെ പശ്ചാത്തലത്തിൽ കാക്കനാട്ടെ സ്കൂളിലെ ഒന്നാം ക്ലാസ് ...

19 വിദ്യാർഥികൾക്ക് നോറോ വൈറസ് ബാധ. കൊച്ചി: എറണാകുളത്ത് നോറോ വൈറസ് ബാധ. കുട്ടികളുടെ മാതാപിതാക്കളിൽ ചിലർക്കും നോറോ വൈറസ് ബാധ സ്ഥിരീകരിച്ചിട്ടുണ്ട്. മലിനജലത്തിലൂടെയും ഭക്ഷണത്തിലൂടെയും രോഗബാധിതരുമായുള്ള സമ്പർക്കത്തിലൂടെയും വൈറസ് ബാധിക്കും. എറണാകുളം കാക്കനാട്ടെ സ്കൂളിലെ കുട്ടികൾക്കാണ് നോറോ വൈറസ് ബാധ സ്ഥിരീകരിച്ചത്. നോറോ വൈറസ് ബാധയുടെ പശ്ചാത്തലത്തിൽ കാക്കനാട്ടെ സ്കൂളിലെ ഒന്നാം ക്ലാസ് മുതൽ അഞ്ചാം ക്ലാസ് വരെയുള്ള കുട്ടികൾക്ക് ഓൺലൈൻ ക്ലാസ് ഏർപ്പെടുത്തി.

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എറണാകുളത്ത് നോറോ വൈറസ് ... (മലയാള മനോരമ)

കൊച്ചി∙ എറണാകുളം കാക്കനാട് സ്വകാര്യ സ്കൂളിലെ 19 വിദ്യാര്‍ഥികള്‍ക്ക് നോറോ വൈറസ് ബാധ ...

വിവിധ ശ്രേണികളുള്ള വൈറസ് ഒരാളെ പല തവണ ബാധിക്കാം. മലിനമായ വെള്ളം, ഭക്ഷണം, പ്രതലങ്ങള് എന്നിവ വഴിയാണ് അതിവ്യാപന ശേഷിയുള്ള ഈ വൈറസ് പടരുന്നത്. മനംമറിച്ചില്, വയറുവേദന, തലവേദന, പനി തുടങ്ങിയ ലക്ഷണങ്ങളും നോറോ വൈറസ് ബാധയോട് അനുബന്ധിച്ച് വരാം. ആമാശയത്തിന്റെയും കുടലിന്റെയും ആവരണത്തിന്റെ വീക്കത്തിനും കടുത്ത ഛർദി, വയറിളക്കം എന്നിവയ്ക്കും ഈ വൈറസ് കാരണമാകുന്നു. വൈറസ് ഉള്ളില് ചെന്ന് രണ്ട് ദിവസത്തിനുള്ളില് ഛർദി, അതിസാരം പോലുള്ള ലക്ഷണങ്ങള് ആരംഭിക്കും. കൊച്ചി∙ എറണാകുളം കാക്കനാട് സ്വകാര്യ സ്കൂളിലെ 19 വിദ്യാര്ഥികള്ക്ക് നോറോ വൈറസ് ബാധ സ്ഥിരീകരിച്ചു.

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കൊച്ചിയിൽ നോറൊ വൈറസ് ബാധ? ആശങ്ക ... (Oneindia Malayalam)

What Is Norovirus: Symptoms, Transmission, Treatment & Precautions In Malayalam.

അവയിൽ സ്പർശിക്കുന്നവരുടെ കൈകളിലേക്ക് വൈറസ് പടരും. ഏതുപ്രായക്കാരിലും വൈറസ് എത്താം . മലിനജലത്തിലൂടെയും, ഭക്ഷണത്തിലൂടെയും രോഗബാധിതരുമായുള്ള സമ്പർക്കത്തിലൂടെയും നോറോ വൈറസ് പടരും. നോറോ വൈറസ് ആരോഗ്യമുള്ളവരിൽ ഗുരുതരമായ രീതിൽ ബാധിക്കാൻ ഇടയില്ല. നോറോ വൈറസ് ബാധ ഉണ്ടായതായുള്ള സംശയം ഉയർന്നതോടെ ആളുകൾ ആശങ്കയിലാണ്. എന്നാൽ വൈറസ് ബാധ ആരോഗ്യവകുപ്പ് സ്ഥിരീകരിച്ചിട്ടില്ല.

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Norovirus Symptoms: പ്രധാന ലക്ഷണങ്ങളും ... (Samayam Malayalam)

Norovirus Infection: എറണാകുളം കാക്കനാടുള്ള സ്വകാര്യ സ്കൂളിലെ വിദ്യാർത്ഥികൾക്കാണ് രോഗം ...

രോഗ ബാധിതരുടെ വിസർജ്യം ഛർദ്ദിൽ എന്നിവയിലൂടെ രോഗം പടരാനുള്ള സാധ്യത കൂടുതലാണ്. രോഗം ബാധിച്ചവർ ഭക്ഷണം പാകം ചെയ്ത് മറ്റുള്ളവർക്ക് നൽകാതിരിക്കാൻ ശ്രമിക്കണം. ആരോഗ്യമുള്ളവരിൽ കാര്യമായി രോഗം പിടിപ്പെടാറില്ല.

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എറണാകുളത്ത് നോറോ വൈറസ് ... (24 News)

Norovirus Detected Students In Ernakulam. എറണാകുളത്ത് നോറോ വൈറസ്; കാക്കനാട്ടെ സ്കൂൾ വിദ്യാർത്ഥികൾക്ക് ...

കാക്കനാട്ടെ സ്കൂളിലെ വിദ്യാർത്ഥികൾക്കാണ് നോറോ വൈറസ് രോഗബാധ സ്ഥിരീകരിച്ചത്. എറണാകുളത്ത് നോറോ വൈറസ് സ്ഥിരീകരിച്ച് ആരോഗ്യ വകുപ്പ്. സ്കൂളിൽ നിന്നല്ല രോഗ ഉറവിടം, വൈറസ് ബാധഉള്ള കുട്ടി സ്കൂളിൽ വന്നതാണ് മറ്റു കുട്ടികൾക്ക് പകരാൻ കാരണമെന്നും ആരോഗ്യവകുപ്പ് വിശദീകരിച്ചു.

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കേരളത്തിൽ വീണ്ടും നോറോവൈറസ് ... (മാധ്യമം)

കൊച്ചി: എറണാകുളത്ത് നോറോവൈറസ് ബാധ സ്ഥിരീകരിച്ചു. കാക്കനാട് സ്വകാര്യ സ്കൂളിലെ ...

വയറിളക്കം, വയറുവേദന, ഛര്ദി, മനം പുരട്ടല്, പനി, തലവേദന, ശരീരവേദന തുടങ്ങിയവയാണ് നോറോ വൈറസ് രോഗ ലക്ഷണങ്ങള്. ഛര്ദി, വയറിളക്കം എന്നിവ മൂര്ച്ഛിച്ചാല് നിര്ജലീകരണം സംഭവിക്കുകയും ഗുരുതരാവസ്ഥയിലേക്ക് പോകുകയും ചെയ്യും. വളരെപ്പെട്ടെന്ന് രോഗം പകരുന്നതിനാല് ശ്രദ്ധിക്കേണ്ടതുണ്ട്. രോഗബാധയുള്ള വ്യക്തികളുമായി നേരിട്ടുള്ള സമ്പര്ക്കത്തിലൂടെയും രോഗിയെ പരിചരിക്കുന്നതിലൂടെയും രോഗം പടരും. ആമാശയത്തിന്റെയും കുടലിന്റെയും ആവരണത്തിന്റെ വീക്കത്തിനും കടുത്ത ഛര്ദി, വയറിളക്കം എന്നിവക്കും ഈ വൈറസ് കാരണമാകുന്നു. മലിനമായ ജലത്തിലൂടെയും ഭക്ഷണത്തിലൂടെയുമാണ് രോഗം പകരുന്നത്.

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എന്താണ് നോറ വൈറസ്? രോഗ ലക്ഷണങ്ങളും ... (News18 Malayalam)

What is Norovirus? symptoms and precautions| എറണാകുളത്ത് നോറോ വൈറസ് സ്ഥിരീകരിച്ച സാഹചര്യത്തിൽ പ്രതിരോധ ...

രോഗം മാറി രണ്ട് ദിവസങ്ങള് വരെ വൈറസ് പടരാന് സാധ്യതയുള്ളതിനാല് രണ്ട് ദിവസം കഴിഞ്ഞ് മാത്രമേ പുറത്തിറങ്ങാന് പാടുള്ളൂ. വയറിളക്കം, വയറുവേദന, ഛര്ദ്ദി, മനംമറിച്ചില്, പനി, തലവേദന, ശരീരവേദന തുടങ്ങിയവയാണ് നോറോ വൈറസ് രോഗ ലക്ഷണങ്ങള്. രോഗബാധയുള്ള വ്യക്തികളുമായി നേരിട്ടുള്ള സമ്പര്ക്കത്തിലൂടെയും രോഗം പടരും. വൈറസ് ബാധിതര് ഡോക്ടറുടെ നിര്ദേശാനുസരണം വീട്ടിലിരുന്ന് വിശ്രമിക്കണം. വളരെപ്പെട്ടന്ന് രോഗം പകരുന്നതിനാല് വളരെയേറെ ശ്രദ്ധിക്കണം. മലിനമായ ജലത്തിലൂടെയും, ഭക്ഷണത്തിലൂടെയുമാണ് രോഗം പകരുന്നത്.

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കാക്കനാട്ടെ സ്കൂളിലെ 19 കുട്ടികളിൽ ... (Asianet News Malayalam)

19 students tested norovirus positive in a private school in kakkanad . ഭക്ഷ്യ വിഷബാധയ്ക്ക് സമാനമായ ഛർദിയും ...

സംശയത്തെത്തുടർന്ന് നടത്തിയ പരിശോധനയിലാണ് നോറോ വൈറസ് എന്ന് കണ്ടെത്തിയത്. ഭക്ഷ്യ വിഷബാധയ്ക്ക് സമാനമായ ഛർദിയും വയറിളക്കവും അടക്കമുളള ലക്ഷണങ്ങളാണ് കഴിഞ്ഞ ദിവസങ്ങളിൽ കുട്ടികളിൽ കണ്ടത്. ഭക്ഷ്യ വിഷബാധയ്ക്ക് സമാനമായ ഛർദിയും വയറിളക്കവും അടക്കമുളള ലക്ഷണങ്ങളാണ് കഴിഞ്ഞ ദിവസങ്ങളിൽ കുട്ടികളിൽ കണ്ടത്

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Norovirus confirmed in several students in Kochi | manorama English (Onmanorama)

The disease was confirmed in students of a private school in Kakkanad after they exhibited symptoms like vomiting and diarrhoea..Norovirus. Kochi.

The virus can also be transmitted through the faeces and vomit of infected people. The district administration has initiated preventive and awareness measures in the wake of the virus outbreak. The disease could be cured within a short period with proper treatment and precaution, the DMO statement said. Classrooms and toilets in the school were disinfected. The disease was confirmed in students of a private school in Kakkanad after they exhibited symptoms like vomiting and diarrhoea. Samples were sent to the State Public Lab after 62 students, belonging to Class 1 and Class 2, and some parents showed symptoms of infection.

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Kerala confirms two norovirus cases in Class 1 students in Ernakulam (The Indian Express)

Last year, Kerala had reported cases of norovirus, which leads to inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines, severe vomiting, and diarrhoea.

It can also spread by eating food that has been prepared or handled by someone with a stomach bug. Norovirus is a zoonotic disease, which is mainly transmitted through close contact with people who have been infected, or by touching contaminated surfaces. The infection can turn fatal for children, the elderly, and persons with comorbidities.

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Norovirus confirmed in Ernakulam; infected school students ... (Mathrubhumi English)

Kochi: Norovirus infection has been confirmed in Ernakulam. Three students of a private school in Kakkanad were infected by the virus.

The virus causes inflammation of the lining of the stomach and the intestines. The virus causes severe diarrhoea and vomiting. The school has been shut down for three days to contain the spread of the virus.

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Norovirus detected among students in Kochi school, 3 under ... (The New Indian Express)

KOCHI: Norovirus, a contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhoea, was detected in the Ernakulam district with 62 students of a private school in Kakkanad ...

Norovirus is a cluster virus that causes severe vomiting and diarrhoea. District medical officer Dr Sreedevi S said the steps to prevent the spread of norovirus have been strengthened. The school is shut for the next 2-3 days following the detection of norovirus.

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What is Norovirus? Kerala confirms two cases; Check symptoms ... (Zee News)

It is widespread and is contagious. It can spread through infected people, contaminated food, or contaminated surfaces. Norovirus is also known as the winter ...

Kerala health department on Monday confirmed two cases of norovirus in the Ernakulam district. In the US, norovirus is the most common food-borne sickness culprit. The norovirus symptoms typically last between 24 and 72 hours, but if they linger longer than that, you should seek medical attention right away, especially if you start passing blood in your stools. Norovirus in Kerala: The Ernakulam school has been shut down for three days to contain the spread of the virus. The norovirus can spread to people in many different ways. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 685 million (68.5 crore) cases of norovirus are recorded every year globally — including 200 million (20 crore) among children under 5.

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Norovirus cases found in Kerala. Here's all about this highly ... (Economic Times)

Norovirus, previously known as Norwalk virus, was first identified during an outbreak of gastroenteritis in Norwalk in 1929. Gastroenteritis illness due to ...

Contaminated food, water, and surfaces can spread the virus. It can also spread by eating food that has been prepared or handled by someone with a stomach bug. The school has declared a holiday for classes 1 to 5 following the outbreak. Vomiting and diarrhoea are the first symptoms of norovirus. It can be transmitted through close contact with infect people, or by touching contaminated surfaces. Many common hand sanitisers are also resistant to the virus. So, simply heating food or chlorinating water is insufficient to eliminate the virus. As per WHO, an estimated 685 million cases of norovirus are seen each year globalle, with 200 million instances among children under the age of five. The virus is also believed to spread through the excrement and vomit of an infected person. The virus can infect people of all ages and is similar to diarrhoea-causing rotavirus. Gastroenteritis illness due to this virus was initially described as “winter vomiting disease” due to its seasonal emergence in winters. It can also spread through contaminated water and through direct contact with infected individuals.

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Norovirus infection confirmed in two schoolchildren in Kerala (The Hindu)

Nearly 62 children and a few parents had earlier exhibited symptoms of the infection. Three students are under medical treatment. Their condition is said to be ...

Necessary guidance is being given to the parents as per the directions of the Health department. According to the school authorities, offline classes in the school have been suspended following the outbreak. The virus was detected in the stool samples of the two children that were sent to the State Public Health Laboratory in Thiruvananthapuram.

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നോറോവൈറസ്; പ്രതിരോധം ശക്തമാക്കി ... (മാതൃഭൂമി)

Content Highlights: spread of norovirus health department tightens preventive measures · എറണാകുളത്ത് നോറോ വൈറസ് സ്ഥിരീകരിച്ചു; ...

രോഗം മാറി രണ്ട് ദിവസങ്ങള് വരെ വൈറസ് പടരാന് സാധ്യതയുള്ളതിനാല് രണ്ട് ദിവസം കഴിഞ്ഞ് മാത്രമേ പുറത്തിറങ്ങാന് പാടുള്ളൂ. വയറിളക്കം, വയറുവേദന, ഛര്ദ്ദി, മനംമറിച്ചില്, പനി, തലവേദന, ശരീരവേദന തുടങ്ങിയവയാണ് നോറോ വൈറസ് രോഗ ലക്ഷണങ്ങള്. വൈറസ് ബാധിതര് ഡോക്ടറുടെ നിര്ദേശാനുസരണം വീട്ടിലിരുന്ന് വിശ്രമിക്കണം. രോഗബാധയുള്ള വ്യക്തികളുമായി നേരിട്ടുള്ള സമ്പര്ക്കത്തിലൂടെയും രോഗം പടരും. ആമാശയത്തിന്റെയും കുടലിന്റെയും ആവരണത്തിന്റെ വീക്കത്തിനും കടുത്ത ഛര്ദ്ദി, വയറിളക്കം എന്നിവയ്ക്കും ഈ വൈറസ് കാരണമാകുന്നു. ഉദരസംബന്ധമായ അസുഖം ഉണ്ടാക്കുന്ന ഒരു കൂട്ടം വൈറസുകളാണ് നോറോ വൈറസുകള്.

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Norovirus outbreak reported in Kerala's Ernakulam, 19 school ... (India Today)

At least 19 school students were infected in Kerala's Ernakulam after the norovirus outbreak. Norovirus is a highly contagious virus.

It is critical to wash your hands before eating or preparing food thoroughly. As the virus contains numerous strains, it is possible to become infected multiple times. The most obvious prevention is to repeatedly wash your hands with soap after using the restroom or changing diapers. It goes on to say that an estimated 685 million cases of norovirus are seen each year, with 200 million instances among children under the age of five. The oral-faecal route is the most common. Food, water, and surfaces that have been contaminated can all spread the virus.

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Norovirus: केरल में हुई 'नोरोवायरस' के दो मामलों की पुष्टि, जानें इसके ... (दैनिक जागरण)

यह एक व्यापक और संक्रामक वायरस है, जो संक्रमित लोगों, दूषित भोजन या दूषित सतहों से फैल ...

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कोरोना के बीच नोरोवायरस से हड़कंप, केरल के स्कूल में 19 बच्चे संक्रमित ... (Hindustan हिंदी)

नोरोवायरस आमतौर पर स्वस्थ लोगों पर हल्का असर डालता है। हालांकि, छोटे बच्चों और ...

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Multiple cases of norovirus found in India's Kerala. Here's all you ... (WION)

India's southern Kerala state on Monday recorded two cases of norovirus— a gastrointestinal zoonotic disease that is transmitted through close contact who ...

In 2021, around 950 cases linked to norovirus were reported from the same locality and adjoining areas. Last year, two children were found infected with the same virus at Vizhinjam in Thiruvananthapuram. “The health condition of the children is stable.

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Norovirus: केरल में मिला अब नया वायरस, दर्जनों स्‍कूली बच्‍चे संक्रमित ... (ABP News)

कोरोनावायरस के खौफ के बीच अब एक और वायरस फैलने लगा है. केरल के एक स्कूल में बच्चों की ...

संक्रमित लोगों को डॉक्टर के निर्देशानुसार घर पर ही आराम करने की सलाह दी जाती है. संक्रमित लोगों के साथ सीधे संपर्क से भी इसकी बीमारी लग सकती है. यह वायरस आमतौर पर स्वस्थ लोगों को प्रभावित नहीं करता है, लेकिन यह छोटे बच्चों, बुजुर्गों और अन्य-बीमारियों वाले लोगों के लिए गंभीर स्वास्थ्य समस्याएं पैदा कर सकता है. डिस्ट्रिक्ट मेडिकल ऑफिसर (DMO) के मुताबिक, बच्चों में नोरोवायरस (Norovirus) की पुष्टि हुई है. डीएमओ ने कहा कि जो बच्चे नोरोवायरस से संक्रमित हुए उनकी हालत चिंताजनक तो नहीं है, हालांकि प्रकोप के बाद स्कूल ने कक्षा 1 से 5 तक के बच्चों के लिए अवकाश घोषित कर दिया है. कक्कनाड (Kakkanad) डीएमओ ने बताया कि एक प्राइवेट स्कूल में प्राथमिक कक्षा के बच्चों में उल्टी और दस्त जैसे लक्षण दिखने के बाद इस बीमारी (Norovirus) की पुष्टि हुई थी.

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Norovirus: केरल में सामने आए नोरोवायरस के 2 मामले, जानें क्या हैं लक्षण ... (News18 इंडिया)

Norovirus in Kerala: नोरोवायरस एक वायरल बीमारी है जो विश्व स्तर पर आंत्रशोथ का सबसे आम कारण है.

इस वायरस पर कीटाणुनाशक भी काम नहीं करते और ये 60 डिग्री के तापमान पर भी जिंदा रह सकता है. नोरोवायरस दूषित पानी, दूषित भोजन और संक्रमित व्यक्ति के संपर्क में आने से फैलता है. पिछले साल भी जून और नवंबर माह में केरल में नोरोवायरस के मामले सामने आए थे.

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Norovirus outbreak in Kerala: 19 school students infected in ... (Business Today)

As per the World Health Organisation, norovirus is a viral illness that is the most common cause of acute gastroenteritis globally. It is commonly referred ...

RECOMMENDED - Most norovirus outbreaks in the US happen from November to April. The infection causes an estimated 200,000 deaths per year, including 50,000 child deaths, primarily impacting low-income countries. The illness often begins suddenly and one may feel very sick, with stomach cramping, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Last year, two children were found infected with the same virus at Vizhinjam in Thiruvananthapuram. Norovirus in Kerala: At least 19 students of a school in Kakkanad in Kerala’s Ernakulam have tested positive for norovirus, India Today reported on Monday.

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2 Kerala students test positive for norovirus: Govt (Hindustan Times)

A private school in Kochi was shut after two students tested positive for norovirus and 15 others showed symptoms of the highly infectious viral disease, ...

Norovirus spreads through contaminated water, food and through close contact with an infected person, experts said. Samples from the children were tested in the regional virology lab in Alappuzha after many of them started vomiting and suffered from diarrhoea. “We have started a full-fledged campaign to arrest its spread.

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What is Norovirus? (Jagran Josh)

The viruses can pass on to healthy beings from infected people via contaminated surfaces or contaminated food. The virus is also called the winter vomiting bug.

Moreover, the virus is also immune to multiple disinfectants. Yet, this does not mean that the infected person cannot pass the virus to others. One of the key symptoms of norovirus is blood in stools. Typically, the symptoms of norovirus last between 1 day to 72 hours. Just like all the viruses that have been disturbing mankind in recent years, norovirus too is highly contagious. The Ernakulam school has been closed for three days to prevent the spread of norovirus.

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Morning brief: Two Kerala students test positive for norovirus, says ... (Hindustan Times)

Here are today's top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times. The main symptoms for ...

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2 Kerala students infected with norovirus; check symptoms, causes ... (Livemint)

A senior medical officer informed that a total of 62 students and a few parents of the school exhibited symptoms of norovirus infection following which two ...

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हर साल 68.5 करोड़ मामले, 2 लाख मौतें... क्या है Norovirus, जो केरल में ... (आज तक)

Norovirus in Kerala: केरल के एर्नाकुलम जिले में 19 स्कूली बच्चे नोरोवायरस की चपेट में आ गए हैं.

इसके अलावा नोरोवायरस से संक्रमित होना आपके जीन पर भी डिपेंड करता है. ये जरूरी नहीं है कि अगर आप एक बार नोरोवायरस से संक्रमित हो गए, तो दोबारा इसकी चपेट में नहीं आ सकते. इस वायरस से सबसे ज्यादा खतरा छोटे बच्चों को है. जबकि, दो साल पहले वायनाड में भी इस वायरस ने कई बच्चों को संक्रमित किया था. स्थानीय प्रशासन ने वायरस को फैलने से रोकने के उपायों पर काम शुरू कर दिया है. कुछ बच्चों के माता-पिता भी इससे संक्रमित हुए हैं.

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Norovirus infects school children in Kerala: Know the symptoms ... (Times of India)

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus. It is also nicknamed the "winter vomiting bug". The human norovirus was earlier known as Norwalk virus as it was ...

Health experts suggest cleaning hands regularly. In children, it also causes dehydration. In India, nearly 62 school children in Kerala had shown the symptoms, The Hindu reported.

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What is Norovirus infection: How it is caused, symptoms, spread and ... (Zee Business)

Norovirus: Norovirus is also called the stomach flu or stomach bug. However, norovirus illness is not related to the flu which is caused by influenza virus.

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Norovirus outbreak in Kerala: Symptoms, transmission, treatment ... (India TV)

Norovirus is highly contagious and causes diarrhea and vomiting. As per the World Health Organisation, it is a viral illness that is the most common cause ...

The CDC suggests drinking plenty of liquids is important as one must ensure to replace the lost fluid from vomiting and diarrhoea. The norovirus infection generally lasts for one to two days after you become infected and there are not many after-effects. The infection is caused and spread through contaminated food and water.

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Norovirus infects school children in Kerala: Know the symptoms ... (Times of India)

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus. It is also nicknamed the "winter vomiting bug". The human norovirus was earlier known as Norwalk virus as it was ...

Health experts suggest cleaning hands regularly. In children, it also causes dehydration. In India, nearly 62 school children in Kerala had shown the symptoms, The Hindu reported.

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Norovirus : కొత్త టెన్షన్..కేరళలో ప్రమాదకరమైన నోరోవైరస్..స్కూల్స్ ... (News18 తెలుగు)

కరోనా వైరస్ ఇంకా పూర్తిగా ముగియలేదు, ఇప్పుడు ప్రమాదకరమైన నోరోవైరస్(Norovirus)కేసులు ...

నోరోవైరస్ ఒక వైరల్ వ్యాధి. ఇక్కడ మొదటి 2 మంది పిల్లలలో నోరోవైరస్ నిర్ధారించబడింది, ఆ తర్వాత మొత్తం 19 మంది పిల్లలు సోకినట్లు గుర్తించారు. గతేడాది జూన్, నవంబర్లో కూడా నోరోవైరస్ లక్షణాలు కనిపించాయి.(ప్రతీకాత్మక చిత్రం) కేరళలోని ఎర్నాకులం తర్వాత ఇప్పుడు కొచ్చిలో నోరోవైరస్ కేసులు నమోదయ్యాయి. కరోనా వైరస్ ఇంకా పూర్తిగా ముగియలేదు, ఇప్పుడు ప్రమాదకరమైన నోరోవైరస్(Norovirus)కేసులు తెరపైకి వచ్చాయి. దీనికి ముందు, ఎర్నాకులంలో ఏకకాలంలో 19 మంది పిల్లలలో నోరోవైరస్ కనుగొనబడింది.

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Norovirus Symptoms and Causes, How does Norovirus spread? (Current Affairs)

Norovirus Infection: Kerala reported 3 cases of norovirus. The stomach flu and stomach bug are additional names for norovirus.

The majority of norovirus patients recover in 1 to 3 days. Symptoms of a norovirus infection often appear 12 to 48 hours after exposure. Kerala reported 3 cases of norovirus, a gastro-intestinal zoonotic disease that is spread by intimate contact or contaminated food.

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Norovirus | కేరళలో నోరో వైరస్‌ కలకలం.. 19 మంది విద్యార్థులకు పాజిటివ్‌..! (Namasthe Telangana)

కేరళ రాష్ట్రంలో నోరో వైరస్‌ కలకలం సృష్టించింది. ఎర్నాకులం జిల్లాలోని కక్కనాడ్‌లోని ఓ ...

నోరో వైరస్ బారిన పడిన వ్యక్తులు వాడిన పాత్రలు, ఆహారం పంచుకోవడం వల్ల వైరస్ ఒకరి నుంచి ఒకరికి సోకుతుంది. నోరో వైరస్ అనుమానంతో వారందరి నమూనాలను ల్యాబ్కు పంపగా.. కేరళ రాష్ట్రంలో నోరో వైరస్ కలకలం సృష్టించింది.

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Norovirus Infection: Kerala reports cases of viral infections among ... (Financial Express)

Norovirus in Kerala: State health officials maintained that Norovirus outbreaks are rarely serious, however it can spread fast if proper precautions are not ...

“The oral-faecal route is the most common route of transmission of this virus. The most common symptoms of norovirus are: Avoidance of contact with others during the symptoms and for 2 days after the symptoms get better is essential to break the chain of the disease,” She told Financial Express.com. Thorough handwashing with soap and water before consumption of food, before cooking, after using restroom and caring for likely infected people can adequately control the spread. However, norovirus illness is not related to the flu which is caused by influenza virus. An estimated 200,000 deaths per year, has been attributed to the norovirus disease across the world, mostly in the low-income countries. The health experts maintain that anyone can get infected and sick with norovirus. Preventive measures need to be promptly and aptly taken to control the outbreak at an early stage,” Dr. “There has been a reported outbreak of Norovirus infection in Kerala , where students and some of their parents are also symptomatic. According to media reports, some of the parents have also been infected with norovirus. According to reports, three students are under medical treatment and their condition is said to be stable. Care should be taken to ensure that the drinking water sources are clean and free of contamination,” it stated.

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Norovirus cases detected in Kerala: what is this virus and how ... (The Indian Express)

The two samples were tested after 62 persons — students and their parents — developed symptoms such as diarrhoea, abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, a high ...

“Although we haven’t studied the epidemiological co-relates of these cases, what we have seen is that the norovirus cases are sporadic and found in small clusters in schools or hostels where people consume the same foods. A 2016 study by Christian Medical College-Vellore that followed a birth cohort of 373 for three years, detected 1,856 diarrhoeal episodes and 147 vomiting episodes. The infection has been reported in previous years as well, mainly from Southern India, and Norovirus is not new; it has been circulating among humans for over 50 years and is thought to be one of the primary causes of gastroenteritis. A 2022 study published in the peer reviewed journal Viruses says that norovirus infections are more frequently detected in high income countries, with almost 40% cases being seen in long-term care facilities. A 48% higher incidence of reported cases than expected was reported by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) in 2022.

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