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The 24-hour flu is usually a type of gastroenteritis, which is an inflammation of the intestines and stomach, says William Schaffner, M.D., an infectious disease specialist and professor at the ...
The 2023-2024 norovirus season is well underway in the United States. Cases of the highly contagious stomach bug, which causes diarrhea and vomiting, are climbing steadily across the country.
The main symptoms are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and/or stomach cramping. Some people may have a low-grade fever, chills, headache, muscle aches and/or may feel tired. How to treat the norovirus ...
Norovirus, the stomach bug that can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, is surging throughout the U.S., and cases are rising in Texas as well.
Like the flu, it is a virus, but that's about where their similarities end, so calling it a "stomach flu" is a bit of a misnomer. It's also super contagious and really common.
Signs and symptoms usually begin 12–72 hours after contracting the infectious agent. [15] If due to a virus, the condition usually resolves within one week. [18] Some viral infections also involve fever, fatigue, headache and muscle pain. [18] If the stool is bloody, the cause is less likely to be viral [18] and more likely to be bacterial. [19]
The most common symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and stomach cramping. How to prevent norovirus To prevent a norovirus infection the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases recommends:
The norovirus, aka the "stomach flu," is continuing to circulate, causing more cases in the U.S. Here's what to know about symptoms, transmission and treatment.