Diarrhea in babies can be a stressful experience for both the baby and the parents. The onset of diarrhea causes significant water loss through the stool, making the baby dehydrated and weak. It can ...
Norovirus cases have surged, joining other viruses like flu, RSV, and Covid. Experts cite a new strain, GII.17[P17], responsible for 70% of outbreaks from September to December 2024. Symptoms ...
"There is no treatment except to stay well-hydrated," the doctor added. "[It] generally lasts around three days." Neilsen agreed that most people will recover from norovirus in one to three days ...
Cases of norovirus, also known as food poisoning or the stomach bug, have picked up steam across the U.S. The number of suspected or confirmed outbreaks skyrocketed at the end of 2024, with more than ...
Here, experts offer tips for at-home norovirus treatment and explain when it’s time to see a doctor. What is norovirus? Despite often being referred to as the “stomach flu,” norovirus is ...
Specific symptoms: Norovirus commonly causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. It may also lead to fever, headache and body aches. There’s no specific treatment once symptoms onset ...
Outbreaks of norovirus, which causes acute gastroenteritis, leading people to get sick with nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, are being reported as above the range in the U.S. compared to previous years, ...
Norovirus: It comes on quickly, you can be contagious for weeks and hand sanitizer doesn't kill it. As norovirus plagues many families in Florida, with the state seeing the second-largest number ...
Alcohol-based hand sanitizers or cleaners are not as effective against norovirus, which is why proper handwashing is key to prevent the spread. There's no specific antiviral treatment for ...
"Unfortunately there isn't really any treatment for norovirus," said Dr. Daniel Kuritzkes, who is chief of Infectious Diseases at Brigham and Women's Hospital. "If you're simply unable to keep ...
By Dec. 11, 495 outbreaks of norovirus had been reported nationwide, compared to 393 outbreaks the same time last year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Health experts ...