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What symptoms usually occur first when having norovirus?

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

Answered 5/3/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Nausea: Within one to two days of exposure, Norovirus may cause nausea, vomiting, watery stools, abdominal cramps, chills, fever (low-grade), headaches, muscle pain & fatigue. The first symptom of Norovirus is usually nausea.

Answered 2/7/2021

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