Stomach Flu -Symptoms, causes and treatment

What are the main symptoms of norovirus and rotavirus infections?
How long do the symptoms of norovirus and rotavirus infections typically last?
How are norovirus and rotavirus transmitted?
Is there immunity after infection from norovirus or rotavirus?
What is the primary treatment for norovirus and rotavirus?
How can severe dehydration be prevented during a norovirus or rotavirus infection?
What is the risk of severe dehydration in norovirus versus rotavirus infection?
How can norovirus and rotavirus infections be prevented?
Who are the most affected populations for norovirus and rotavirus infections?
What is the role of the rotavirus vaccine in disease prevention?
Highlights:
Norovirus affects all ages and is common in enclosed communities; it's the most common cause of foodborne illnesses in the U.S.
Rotavirus primarily affects infants and young children, and before vaccination, was the leading cause of severe diarrhea among children.
Both norovirus and rotavirus cause symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain; however, their durations and severities can differ.
Norovirus and rotavirus are transmitted via the fecal-oral route, often through contaminated food, water, or surfaces.
Short-lived immunity to a specific strain of norovirus can develop after infection, while some immunity to rotavirus tends to make subsequent infections less severe.
The primary treatment for both norovirus and rotavirus is rehydration, with severe cases sometimes requiring IV fluids.
Both norovirus and rotavirus can cause severe dehydration, but the risk is especially high in infants and young children with rotavirus.
Good hand hygiene and safe food and water practices can prevent norovirus and rotavirus, and vaccination is available for rotavirus.
Norovirus is highly contagious and known for causing outbreaks in closed settings like cruise ships and schools.
Timely recognition of dehydration signs and prompt rehydration are crucial in managing norovirus and rotavirus infections.
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