Norovirus cases skyrocket across US, here's how to avoid the stomach bug
Norovirus, also known as the stomach bug, is spreading across the U.S. Here's what to know about the contagious virus and how best to prevent an infection.
It feels like everyone has a stomach bug. A new norovirus strain might be to blame, CDC data suggests
"It is too early to tell if this strain is associated with more severe norovirus disease but likely lower population immunity is the reason for the early surge of an otherwise seasonal increase of this virus," Jan Vinjé, head of the CDC's CaliciNet system, told CBS News in an email.
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Norovirus, commonly known as the “stomach bug” or “winter vomiting disease,” causes acute gastroenteritis, or an inflammation of the stomach or intestines. The stubborn virus is one of the most common causes of vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramps, according to the California Department of Public Health.
What are the symptoms of norovirus? The stomach bug sickening N.J.
The most common symptoms of norovirus are diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain. The virus may also cause body aches, fever and headaches, according to the CDC.
Stomach bug symptoms to know as norovirus cases are surging in the U.S.
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show cases of norovirus, the highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in the U.S.
New norovirus strain is stoking the stomach flu surge
This winter’s dominant norovirus strain is a newer variant called the G11.17 [P17], CBS reports, citing data from a network of public health laboratories called CaliciNet that found seven in 10 outbreaks of the virus have tested positive for it.
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