What is the name of the illness caused by noroviruses?
Illness caused by norovirus infection has several names, including: • stomach flu – this “stomach flu” is not related to the flu (or influenza), which is a respiratory illness caused by influenza virus. • viral gastroenteritis – the most common name for illness caused by norovirus. Gastroenteritis refers to an inflammation of the stomach and intestines. • acute gastroenteritis • non-bacterial gastroenteritis Viruses are very different from bacteria and parasites, some of which can cause illnesses similar to norovirus infection. Like all viral infections, noroviruses are not affected by treatment with antibiotics, and cannot grow outside of a person’s body. What are the symptoms of illness caused by noroviruses? The symptoms of norovirus illness usually include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and some stomach cramping. Sometimes people additionally have a low-grade fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, and a general sense of tiredness. The illness often begins suddenly, and the infected pe
