Norovirus infections are one of the frequently discussed topics. Norovirus is not a newly identified virus. The introduction of practical diagnostic tests in recent years has made the identification of norovirus easier.
The disease progresses in the form of epidemics. Norovirus infection is transmitted through infected water and food.
Epidemics in our country are generally water-borne. Inadequate sewage and water infrastructure leads to the emergence of epidemics.
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2008 Aksaray
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2014 Tavşanlı
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2016 Elbistan
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2018 Sakarya epidemics caused many people to get sick.
The most common of these epidemics The biggest one is the norovirus epidemic in Elbistan. 35 thousand people fell ill in this epidemic. While food-related epidemics are seen in developed countries, contamination with water is important in developing countries.
It is noted that noroviruses cause diarrhea in 685 million people annually and 200 million of these cases are children under 5 years of age. It is an important cause of death in children under 5 years of age in developing countries. It is most common between December and February.
This virus, which affects millions of people, is extremely contagious. The disease, which begins with vomiting and diarrhea, is initially very contagious and contains millions of viruses in the vomit and feces of sick people. The contagious period is defined as two weeks and is very high at the beginning of the disease.
Protection from norovirus infection is important.
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Personal hygiene should be taken into consideration.
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Hands should be washed using soap and water.
- After changing the baby's diaper
- While preparing food
- Hands should be washed before eating.
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Vegetables and fruits should be cleaned carefully.
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Shellfish should be cooked. should not be consumed raw.
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Individuals with norovirus infection should stay away from food preparation functions for at least two days.
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In cases of epidemics, water should be boiled and consumed.
The norovirus vaccine has not yet been developed. It is in the healing phase.
Rest and fluid support are recommended in the treatment.
Do not consume raw food.
Wash your hands.
Protect yourself from norovirus infection.
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