Causes Noroviruses are highly contagious and are shed in the feces of infected humans and animals | Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water, especially after using the toilet or changing a diaper |
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Muscle pain Signs and symptoms usually begin 12 to 48 hours after exposure to norovirus and last one to three days | Disinfect surfaces that might have been contaminated |
You can continue to shed virus in your feces for up to two weeks after recovery.
17Staying in hotels, resorts, cruise ships or other destinations with many people in close quarters• Stay home from work, especially if your job involves handling food | Norovirus infection can cause severe dehydration, malnutrition and even death, especially in people who are older or immunocompromised, or in women who are pregnant |
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Use a chlorine bleach solution and wear gloves | You might be contagious for as long as three days after your symptoms end |
Living in close quarters, such as in nursing homes• Some people with norovirus infection show no signs or symptoms.