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==Definition==
[[Norovirus]] is one of the extremely [[contagious]] viruses leading to 50% of the [[gastroenteritis]] outbreaks worldwide.
 
==Causes==
===Life Threatening Causes===
Life-threatening causes include conditions which may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated.
* [[Life threatening cause 1]]
* [[Life threatening cause 2]]
* [[Life threatening cause 3]]
 
===Common Causes===
* [[Common cause 1]]
* [[Common cause 2]]
* [[Common cause 3]]
* [[Common cause 4]]
* [[Common cause 5]]
 
==Management==
Shown below is an algorithm summarizing the approach to [[norovirus]] infection.
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❑ Non bloody [[diarrhea]]<br>❑ [[Vomiting]]<br>❑ [[Nausea]]<br>❑ [[Abdominal cramps]]<br>❑ [[Low grade fever]]<br>❑ Body aches <br>❑ [[Necrotising enterocolitis]] (in [[neonates]])<br>❑ Chronic diarrhea (in [[immunosuppressed]])<br> ❑ [[Irritable bowel syndrome]]</div>}}
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==References==

Latest revision as of 22:03, 12 February 2014