Norovirus Flashcards
1
Q
What is another name for norovirus?
A
Winter vomiting disease
2
Q
Transmission of norovius
A
Faecal-oral
Respiratory
3
Q
How can norovirus be spread?
A
Ingestion of contaminated food
Direct person-person contact
Contact with contaminated surfaces
4
Q
What is norovirus?
A
Small, non-enveloped single stranded RNA virus
5
Q
Complications associated with norovirus
A
Dehydration
6
Q
What is norovirus a common cause of?
A
Gastroenteritis
7
Q
Symptoms of norovirus
A
Diarrhoea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
8
Q
Treatment of norovirus
A
Supportive care
Drinking sufficient fluids
IV fluids
9
Q
Prevention of norovirus
A
Hand washing
Disinfectants
Isolate patients - separate toilets
+/- pressure rooms
Limit visitors
10
Q
What type of microorganism is norovirus?
A
Small, non enveloped single strangled RNA virus
