Viral — Intestinal Infection
About Norovirus
Norovirus causes about 90% of non-bacterial gastroenteritis outbreaks worldwide and is a leading cause of foodborne illness. It spreads through contaminated food or water and from person to person.
Often called “food poisoning” or “stomach flu”, it inflames the stomach and intestines. Symptoms usually start 24–48 hours after exposure and last one to three days.
Symptoms
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain or cramps
- Watery or loose diarrhoea
- Low-grade fever
- Muscle pain