2268-2024-00090
No further outbreak information available.
Norovirus
Outbreak Type
Symptoms
Sudden onset of watery, non-bloody diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and nausea.
Headache, low-grade fever, chills and malaise may also be present.
Symptoms usually last 24 to 72 hours.
Mode of Transmission
Fecal-oral route through direct and indirect contact.
May also be spread through aerosolized vomitus.
Incubation
12 to 48 hours
Period of Communicability
From onset of symptoms until 48 to 72 hours after symptoms resolve.
Can be as long as 3 weeks after symptoms resolve.
Diagnosis
Stool specimen.
Precautions
Droplet/Contact Precautions - hand hygiene, gloves, gown, protective eyewear, mask
2268-2024-00026
No further outbreak information available.