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Norovirus Rises Alarmingly in the US Amid Holiday Season
Norovirus, commonly known as the “stomach flu,” is currently witnessing a substantial surge across the United States, marking a concerning spike right in the midst of the festive season.
This article investigates and highlights the recent surge, emerging trends, crucial preventive measures, and strategies for effectively managing this viral illness.
What is Norovirus?
Norovirus is a group of viruses that can make people really sick. It’s different from the flu, but it also causes problems in the stomach and intestines. When someone gets infected, they might feel really queasy, throw up, have diarrhea, and their stomach might hurt a lot. These symptoms all add up to something called acute gastroenteritis, which is just a fancy way of saying a bad stomach and intestine problem that shows up quickly.
Even though norovirus has been around for a while, lately, it’s been causing more trouble than usual. This is worrying because it can affect a lot of people and make them feel awful. Imagine feeling sick to your stomach, throwing up, and having a bad stomachache all at the same time — that’s what norovirus can do.
The big deal about this virus is that it spreads pretty easily. It can move from person to person or even through contaminated…
