Question 1

its been a bit over 24 hours since i may have been exposed to norovirus. is it likely that i would have already been experiencing symptoms? i was wearing a kn95 mask when i may have been exposed?

Accepted Answer

: The average incubation period for norovirus-associated gastroenteritis is 12 to 48 hours, with a median period of approximately 33 hours. Mask would not prevent norovirus as it is not airborne. It is spread through contact with the virus. You need to wash your hands with soap and water to avoid contacting the virus.
For info: https://www.cdc.gov/hai/pdfs/norovirus/229110-anorocasefactsheet508.pdf

Question 2

how long after exposure do norovirus symptoms appear?

Accepted Answer

Variable: usually 24-48 hours, but sometimes shorter, sometimes longer.
Communicable for up to 3 days AFTER symptoms resolve!

Question 3

what symptoms usually occur first when having norovirus?

Accepted Answer

Vomiting...: ...Is usually first, followed by diarrhea soon after.

Question 4

my husband got the norovirus and was sick on the 24 istayed away from him and i havent been sick yet but how long would it take for me to show symptom?

Accepted Answer

You're probably ok: The average incubation period of Norovirus is no longer than 48 hours, meaning that if you were infected, you would show symptoms within 48 hours of being infected or coming into contact with the virus. Maintain good hand hygiene.

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Question 5

what are the symptoms of norovirus infection?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea: Diarrhea is the most prominent symptom but patients often also have vomiting, malaise, muslce aches and fevers.

Question 6

can you tell the difference between norovirus and rotavirus based on symptoms alone?

Accepted Answer

: There are distinct difference in presentation: Rotavirus infection begins with acute onset of fever and vomiting followed 24-48 hours later by watery diarrhea whereas norovirus infection presents as abrupt onset of vomiting accompanied by diarrhea, abdominal cramp, and nausea.  The symptoms of rotavirus infection are not specific enough to distinguish from other viral gastroenteritis.

Question 7

how many days after noroviru symptoms, should my husband sleep in a separate bedroom/ use a separate bathroom? when can we be together (cuddle, kiss)?

Accepted Answer

Take precautions: The Center for Disease Control's website suggests waiting at least 2 days after symptoms resolve before having contact with others (such as preparing or sharing food) where exposure and transmission can take place.  That said, the virus can remain present in the stool (feces) for 2 weeks.  Scrupulous hand washing is crucial to prevent this very contagious condition.

Question 8

can someone transmit the norovirus in their saliva after having been 2 weeks symptom-free?

Accepted Answer

Norovirus: Norovirus can be shed for 2 weeks after recovering.  It is unclear if the particles are contagious but would be cautious. Also note the disease can be spread by contact with infected surfaces. .

https://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/hcp/clinical-overview.html

Question 9

norovirus is going around my house and i have some zofran (ondansetron) left over. if i feel symptoms coming on can i take the zofran (ondansetron) as a preventative measure?

Accepted Answer

Zofran (ondansetron) for norovirus: Norovirus is a nasty virus that causes "stomach flu". It is highly infectious, that's why you'll see it on the news when everyone on the cruise ship gets sick. If the illness is going around your household, you may get it too unless you're extremely careful with hygiene (hand washing). Alcohol based hand rubs aren't 100% for norovirus. Zofran (ondansetron) will help with nausea/vomiting if really needed.

Question 10

what are the symptoms that your child has the flu and not the rotavirus or norovirus?

Accepted Answer

Several: Rotavirus and norovirus infections are generally limited to the GI tract.  Although influenza may also produce GI symptoms, the upper and occasionally lower respiratory tract symptoms, degree of fever, generalized muscle aches and degree of malaise are far more than one could reasonably expect from the first two viruses.

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Its been a bit over 24 hours since i may have been exposed to norovirus. is it likely that i would have already been experiencing symptoms? i was wearing a kn95 mask when i may have been exposed?

A member asked:

How long after exposure do norovirus symptoms appear?

A member asked:

What symptoms usually occur first when having norovirus?

A member asked:

My husband got the norovirus and was sick on the 24 istayed away from him and i havent been sick yet but how long would it take for me to show symptom?

A member asked:

What are the symptoms of norovirus infection?

A member asked:

Can you tell the difference between norovirus and rotavirus based on symptoms alone?

A member asked:

How many days after noroviru symptoms, should my husband sleep in a separate bedroom/ use a separate bathroom? when can we be together (cuddle, kiss)?

A member asked:

Can someone transmit the norovirus in their saliva after having been 2 weeks symptom-free?

A member asked:

Norovirus is going around my house and i have some zofran (ondansetron) left over. if i feel symptoms coming on can i take the zofran (ondansetron) as a preventative measure?

A member asked:

What are the symptoms that your child has the flu and not the rotavirus or norovirus?

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