NORO VIRUS INFECTION: A BRIEF REVIEW
Ch. Sreenivasulu, Ch. Sekhar, Gunji Venkata Lokesh, Dr. Sarad Pawar Naik B.* and Mungara Sree Pavani
ABSTRACT
Noro virus also called as winter vomiting bug. This is a positive single stranded RNA virus belongs to family of calciviridae. It is the main causative agent for gastroenteritis. This virus can cause sudden onset of diarrhoea and vomiting. It spreads through contaminated water and food. Infection begins in 12-48 hrs after exposure. Symptoms lost within a few days. Histological changes occur in intestine after infection. Epithelial cells of intestine mostly affected. Control measures including anti-microbial agents are used. Infants require proper medical care and attention.
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