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The "stomach flu" or "Norovirus infection" is among the leading causes of foodborne illness in the United States, causing 19 to 21 million cases of vomiting and diarrhea each year, News.

What is a "Norovirus infection"?

A "Norovirus infection" causes gastroenteritis and can affect everyone at different ages and more than once, due to the formation of multiple strains of the virus.

People who develop the virus have symptoms of abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

These symptoms usually develop within 12 to 48 hours, and children and the elderly are exposed to more serious symptoms such as dryness.

The period from November to April of each year is the most common season for this infection.

How is the virus moving?

Infection occurs by any means of communication that causes the virus to enter the mouth, for example by touching a surface carrying the virus, for example through food or contaminated water.

Health facilities, restaurants and schools provide an environment for infection.

How to protect yourself from infection?

In case of symptoms of the virus, doctors are advised to relax and drink plenty of fluids. Antibiotics should not be considered beneficial only with bacterial infections.

Whenever possible, avoid contact with others so you do not spread the infection and be sure to wash your hands when touching something clean.

Experts also stress the importance of carefully washing clothes, not preparing food for others and cleaning exposed surfaces with appropriate detergents.

It should be noted that the human body is contagious during the days of infection with the virus and even a few days after the feeling of healing.