TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Cases of infection Norovirus in the UK has tripled in the last five days. This inevitably caught the attention of experts. A total of 154 cases of Norovirus have been reported in the UK. In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, here’s how to distinguish the symptoms of Norovirus from Covid-19.
Norovirus menyebabkan infeksi yang dapat menyebabkan diare parah dan muntah. Virus ini dapat menyebar dari satu orang ke orang lain dan dari permukaan yang telah terkontaminasi. Banyak yang belum mengetahui, apa sebenarnya Norovirus dan bedanya dengan virus corona.
Banyaknya gejala umum membuat orang bingung membedakan Norovirus dan Covid-19. Melansir dari timesofindia, Norovirus dapat menyebabkan dehidrasi ekstrem dan harus dideteksi dan diobati tepat waktu untuk menghindari komplikasi serius. Berikut gejala umum orang terjangkit Norovirus:
-Mual tiba-tiba
-Suhu tubuh tinggi
-Sakit perut
-Anggota badan terasa sakit
-Muntah dan diare terus menerus
The problem that arises is that people infected with Covid-19 can also have similar symptoms, including fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. This can make it difficult to differentiate between the two. However, Norovirus mostly causes infections in adults.
To distinguish the two infections, you should be aware of upper respiratory tract symptoms such as loss of smell and taste, which are only symptoms of Covid-19. Because, Covid-19 tend to have more upper respiratory symptoms such as coughing and loss of smell and taste, and are more likely to cause chest pain.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Norovirus can spread in three ways:
-Direct contact with an infected person.
-Consuming contaminated water or food.
-Touching contaminated surfaces and putting unwashed hands into mouth or nose
Norovirus infection can cause inflammation of the stomach lining, which is called gastroenteritis. While people infected with Norovirus can shed millions of virus particles, only a few can make other people sick.
The best thing to do is to see a doctor immediately if you experience some of the common symptoms of infection. If it’s Norovirus, make sure to stay hydrated as dehydration is a real threat. People usually experience symptoms 12-48 hours after exposure to Norovirus and improve within 1-3 days.
Also read: 10 Things You Should Know About Norovirus
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