Question 1

what are the tests for norwalk virus infection?

Accepted Answer

RT-PCR of stool: Tests for norovirus are not generally needed as clinical picture, self limited nature of  disease and treatment don't require a specific diagnosis. If a diagnosis is required, reverse transcription PCR of stool is rapid and fast. Epidemiologists absolutely need to know who has what to prevent further spread and identify sources so PCR has a role there.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: norwalk virus infection?

Accepted Answer

Norwalk Virus: or Norovirus is a virus that can cause gastroenteritis.

Question 3

how should i treat norwalk virus infections?

Accepted Answer

Fluids: This RNA  virus is now called "norovirus" and is the GI bug that vexes cruise ships.Gently rehydrate with water or a sports drink diluted 50/50 with water.Soups and light foods.I try to avoid anti-spasmotics like immodium or Lomotil (diphenoxylat and atropine) as i trust the body to expel this nasty virus.Hand washing is critical to preventing spread.

Question 4

what are the tests for norwalk virus infections?

Accepted Answer

RT-PCR of stool: Tests for norovirus are not generally needed as clinical picture, self limited nature of  disease and treatment don't require a specific diagnosis. If a diagnosis is required, reverse transcription PCR of stool is rapid and fast. Epidemiologists absolutely need to know who has what to prevent further spread and identify sources so PCR has a role there.

Question 5

a friend was just diagnosed with norwalk virus infections, is that a serious condition?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Norwalk-like viruses produce a non-inflammatory watery diarrhea which is generally self-limiting and from which most people recover uneventfully.

Question 6

my mind is racing. what does it mean if a girl has norwalk virus infections?

Accepted Answer

She'll get better: Norwalk virus is a cause of self-limited non-inflammatory diarrhea.  If someone has persistent symptoms or multiple infections you may want to look carefully for another cause.

Question 7

treatment options for norwalk virus infections? thanks!

Accepted Answer

Fluids: The goal of treatment is to prevent dehydration by making sure to replace the fluids and electrolytes lost through diarrhea or vomiting.  .Older children and adults can drink sports beverages such as gatorade, but these should not be used for children. Instead, use the electrolyte and fluid replacement solutions or freezer pops available in food and drug stores.  Antiemetics may be used as well.

Question 8

can someone 'carry' the norwalk virus and not be ill?

Accepted Answer

Yes: One could be colonized or a silent carrier of the virus.

Question 9

what are "rotavirus", "norwalk virus", and "adenovirus"?

Accepted Answer

Just that: These are different viruses which are all capable of producing human infection.  These have in common the capacity to produce gastroenteritis and can be spread rapidly from person to person.

Question 10

i believe to have the norwalk virus for the last 6 days and now i'm starting to have belching that smells like sulfur?  should i be concerned ?

Accepted Answer

Giardia: The sulfur burps raise the possibility of a giardia infection. It's quite famous. Your physician knows how to deal with this.

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