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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Supportive care is the mainstay of therapy for norovirus infection. Treatment includes replacing fluids lost from vomiting and diarrhea and correcting electrolyte disturbances. Anti-motility and anti-emetic agents may be administered for symptomatic relief. Antimicrobial agents are not recommended to treat norovirus infection.
Medical Therapy
- Supportive care is the mainstay of therapy for norovirus infection.
- Antibiotic agents are not recommended since norovirus infection is caused by a virus not a bacterial agent.
- Antiviral agents are generally not recommended among patients who are not immunocompromised.
Supportive Care
- Rehydration therapy is the most important therapeutic strategy to treat patients with norovirus infection.
- Treatment includes replacing fluids lost from vomiting and diarrhea and correcting electrolyte disturbances.
- IV rehydration is indicated in severe cases, whereas oral rehydration fluids may be helpful in mild cases.
- Anti-motility and anti-emetic agents may be administered for symptomatic relief.
- Anti-diarrheal agents are not recommended.