Being positive for norovirus means being infected with norovirus, which requires intestinal isolation and dietary modification, water and electrolyte replacement, and medication if necessary.
Norovirus is a contagious disease, the more common symptoms are diarrhea as well as vomiting, in addition to nausea, headache, fever, chills, abdominal pain and muscle aches. The incubation period of norovirus is generally shorter, only 12 to 48 hours, and the course of the disease is generally shorter, the duration of clinical symptoms is generally only 2 to 3 days, with self-limiting.
The main sources of norovirus infection include patients, latent infected persons and carriers of the virus, which can be transmitted through the fecal-oral route or through indirect contact with the environment contaminated by fecal matter.
Therefore, people diagnosed with norovirus infection are advised to carry out intestinal isolation, wash hands and manage feces diligently to avoid transmission to family members and children. If necessary, oral bifidobacteria can be taken to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria and to counteract the abnormal intestinal function caused by norovirus, and proprietary Chinese medicines can also be taken to assist in the management of the disease. If the symptoms of dehydration are severe, timely hospitalization is recommended to avoid further aggravation of the condition.
Norovirus-positive patients are advised to seek timely medical attention from a professional doctor to assess the severity of the condition and then decide on a specific treatment plan.
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