Norovirus is a virus that causes the stomach flu and food poisoning. It is one of the 24 hour stomach bugs that spreads like wildfire through communities, daycare centers, schools and college campuses. Because there are many strains, people can get this illness more than once in a lifetime. It can effect any age.
Main Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Stomach Cramps
Spread: person to person
Incubation Period:12-48 hours
Duration of Illness: 1-2 days
Treatment Considerations: See The Stomach Flu
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