How is viral gastroenteritis spread?
Viral gastroenteritis is the infection of stomach. The viruses that cause viral gastroenteritis damage the cells in the lining of the small intestine. It spread by coming in contact with the infected persons, sharing his cloths, unwashed utensiles, eating food stuffs, drinks, breverages etc.
Noroviruses are spread when material contaminated by feces or vomit from an infected person is ingested. Noroviruses are extremely infectious. The viruses can continue to be present in the feces of infected persons for a week or more, even after they recover or even if they have never been sick. In CCFs the virus is spread primarily through contamination of the hands of persons who are ill. Vomiting also will suspend viral particles in the air, resulting in contamination of the environment. Noroviruses can remain infectious on environmental surfaces for many days and are relatively resistant to disinfection, heat, and cold. How is viral gastroenteritis diagnosed? Viral gastroenteritis can be diagnosed by a stool culture. Noroviruses can be identified by a special test performed on a stool sample which is available at the Nevada State Public Health Laboratory. This requires fresh (unfrozen) stool. While the test can be completed within about one day of receiving a specimen, decisions to
