Norovirus

weather at the time of the disaster, norovirus as one of the leading cause of gastroenteritis outbreaks in winter in Japan should be highlighted to prevent further damage (Mimura, et al., 2012). Norovirus (a group of non-enveloped, single stranded RNA, globular shaped, approximately 30-40nm in diameter, dry cold climate preferred) can cause acute short-term gastroenteritis only to humans. Sources of the hazard are human feces and vomitus contaminated with norovirus. All evacuees

Many people are affected each year by what is usually misdiagnosed as the “stomach flu”. The official medical term for this illness is Norovirus, but is also known as Norwalk Virus. It was first seen in 1968 at Bronson Elementary School in Norwalk, Ohio. The first outbreak occurred at the elementary school, infecting 116 of the 223 students and teachers. Norovirus is a contagious virus that can lead to an infection called acute gastroenteritis. Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the stomach

Each year many people across the globe are effected by Norovirus, otherwise commonly known as a Norwalk-virus misdiagnoses as a gastric flu, stomach flu or the common viral gastro (Health, 2010). Norovirus is the most common type of gastroenteritis which causes the inflammation of the stomach and intestines (Ageing, 2014). The focus of this essay is to not only inform the audience on Norovirus but also focus on the principles of infection control within a nursing/aged care centre. The essay is also

Norovirus is common global cause for infectious gastroenteritis which spreads easily by many routes. This essay is a case study of a resident Mrs Annabelle Mason of Sunrise Nursing home with onset of norovirus which is evading her immune system, (Nazarko, L., 2013) and slowly transmission and symptoms are observed in another resident Mrs Mary Biggs residing in the same nursing home. This article aims to describe the mode of transmission, since the virus can cause increased morbidity in more-vulnerable

The following is a literature review of the Norovirus. According to Prasad, Hardy, Dokland, Bella, Rossmann and Estes, Norovirus is classified as a virus belonging to the Caliciviridae family. The genus Norovirus has only one species known as the Norwalk Virus (NV) and a number of serotypes. These strains of Norovirus are classified genetically into five genogroups, namely GI, GII, GIII, GIV and GV. Only viruses in the GI and GII genotypes affect humans. Noroviruses under GI genotype include the

Norovirus is the most common cause of gastroenteritis. Infection is characterized by diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain, and fever or headaches may also occur. This usually develops 12 to 48 hours after being exposed. Individuals with norovirus may vomit and have diarrhea many times a day, leading to extreme dehydration, especially in young children, older adults, and people with other illnesses. The recovery typically occurs within 1 to 3 days. Norovirus is a highly contagious virus and being

gastroenteritis [1]. Norovirus is easily transmitted from person to person through simple exposures to the disease. These exposures are through a contaminated environment or contact with contaminated substances such as vomit, faecal, saliva, mucus and other bodily fluids. The virus is most easily spreadable through interacting in small areas where bodily fluids and aerosolized substances are most likely to be shared [2]. Sunrise Nursing Home has two elderly female residents showing symptoms of Norovirus. Mrs. Annabelle

to others. The study used Jell-O to simulate puke Human norovirus is a contagious viral infection, responsible for more than half the food-borne diseases outbreaks. In addition to contaminated food, vomiting is also thought to cause the spread of norovirus. Also called the ‘winter vomiting bug’, this virus most commonly spreads in hotels, schools, and cruise ships. Though vomiting is known to release particles containing norovirus into the air, how and why this could be transmitted to someone

Norovirus is common global cause for highly contagious, short term illness and are transmitted directly from person to person direct or indirect contact with infected person (Nazarko, L., 2013). This can occur in all ages but older population especially living in care homes or long term care are more vulnerable since they are immunocompromised (Crisp & Taylor.et.al., 2013, Pg. 706). Norovirus can result in severe diarrhoea, vomiting and dehydration and unwell for short period of time. This article

Case Study 1: Norovirus Outbreaks on Three College Campuses --- California, Michigan, and Wisconsin, 2008 Case Study 1: Norovirus Outbreaks on Three College Campuses --- California, Michigan, and Wisconsin, 2008 During the fall of 2008, three outbreaks of norovirus on college campuses in California, Michigan, and Wisconsin were reported to the CDC (Roberts, et al., 2015). Based on the approximately one-thousand reported cases, including ten hospitalizations, and closure of one of the campuses