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==What are the symptoms of norovirus infection?==
==What are the symptoms of norovirus infection?==
Because there are so many types of noroviruses, you can become infected and show symptoms many times. Symptoms of [[gastroenteritis]] caused by noroviruses can include:
*[[Nausea]]
*[[Abdominal cramps]]
*[[Vomiting]]
*[[Diarrhea]]
*[[Headache]]
*[[Fatigue]]
*[[Fever]]
*[[Muscle aches]]
Symptoms usually develop within hours or a few days after you are infected with a norovirus. It usually takes a couple of days before you are better.


==What causes norovirus infection?==
==What causes norovirus infection?==

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Norovirus infection

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Overview

What are the symptoms of norovirus infection?

Because there are so many types of noroviruses, you can become infected and show symptoms many times. Symptoms of gastroenteritis caused by noroviruses can include:

Symptoms usually develop within hours or a few days after you are infected with a norovirus. It usually takes a couple of days before you are better.

What causes norovirus infection?

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Diagnosis

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