After an increase in cases of influenza and RSV, the threat of Norovirus threatens public health. With the cooling of the weather, Norovirus cases began to increase in the northern hemisphere in winter, while the number of cases in the US reached record levels. In Turkey, warnings for the increase in case came after succession, the disease nausea, vomiting, diarrhea symptoms occurred with the symptoms said. Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. Şencay Yıldız Şahin, a member of the faculty member, “The food prepared by a person can cause the spread of the virus.The door handles, elevator buttons, table surfaces are the points where the virus is stored. Especially the patientDuring the vomiting seen in the alara, small droplets remaining in the air are transmitted through respiratory. Since Norovirus is a very resistant virus, it is critical to pay attention to hygiene rules, “he said.
3 days heavily watching
Şahin listed the symptoms of the virus as follows: “Severe nausea, sudden vomiting seizures, juicy diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramps, headache, weakness and light fever. Symptoms usually disappear within 3 days, but in this process, the body loses too much fluid. Especially for children and the elderly, the loss of fluid poses a serious risk. “
“Wash and cook”
Sahin underlined that the most important way to protection is through hygiene; He continued as follows: “We need to pay attention to our food because Norovirus is also contaminated with food. Especially raw vegetables and fruits should be washed thoroughly and we should avoid raw seafood. It is very important to cook thoroughly in their meals. Norovirus can live for days on dirty surfaces. Therefore, frequently touched dirty surfaces should be cleaned frequently with bleach -based disinfectants. There is no effective drug against this virus. Norovirus patients, bananas, rice, boiled pataTest should consume light foods such as crackers. During the disease process, especially the milk products that may irritate the stomach, oily and spicy foods should be avoided. It is also very important to relax during the treatment process. “
“Bloody diarrhea scares”
Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Specialist Dr. Bülent Ertuğrul shared the information that the virus can be transmitted from bad hygiene conditions. Ertuğrul explained that the detection of the disease was made by taking an example from the feces and said, “Bloody diarrhea is a point where we are afraid. Currently, we cannot give a clear number for Norovirus cases for our country. Citizens, in case of diarrhea, immune conditions, age, fluid losses are very important, “he said.
Pay attention to fluid loss
Ertuğrul said that if a healthy adult is diarrhea, he will go to the toilet 3-5 times a day and feel sluggish, but if he balances the loss of fluid, Ertuğrul said: In the second, the test is essential. If there are microscopic inflammation cells in the feces, cultural or advanced examinations should be performed. If the age is advanced, different complications may develop if the fluid loss is high. “
(email protected)
