Korat Norovirus Outbreak Today (26 Feb. ’23) Dr. Jiraruj Chomchey, Pediatrician Specializing in Respiratory Diseases and Critical Care Medicine Pediatrics Division Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital Revealed through a personal Facebook that now in Muang District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, there are a large number of pediatric patients of all ages. by being sick with symptoms Severe vomiting-diarrhea The nature of the fever is associated with infection with “Norovirus” (Norovirus).
Dr. Chiraruj stated that this norovirus is transmitted by touching objects and food contaminated with this virus. Even though the amount of infection is not much But can cause severe symptoms, especially children under 1 year old may have severe dehydration. due to inedibility due to vomiting with a large amount of loose stools
The main symptoms are vomiting, diarrhea, fever (may be absent) after exposure to the infection no more than 24 hours. Vomiting symptoms are very severe for the first 24 hours, followed by watery diarrhea without mucus or blood. Older children, elementary school age may recovered in 2-3 days for small children Sometimes, it may take 3-4 days to completely disappear.
For treatment, Dr. Chiraruj stated that it was a symptomatic treatment. give medication to reduce vomiting Give ORS rehydration solution in inedible patients. Intravenous fluids may be given. Schools known to have sick children With such symptoms, many people Equipment and utensils in the classroom should be cleaned with sodium hypochlorite disinfectant or Hyter.
Dr. Chiraruj also gave information that all forms of 70% alcohol cannot kill this virus, therefore, handwashing alcohol is ineffective. Hands must be washed with soap only. Parents with sick children Caregivers must regularly wash their hands with soap. Child’s pampers with feces There will be a large amount of infection Before disposing of public garbage should be put in a bag. And pour Haiter detergent down to about 1/2 lid and close the bag tightly. sodium hypochlorite body will help destroy the virus Help reduce public spread. Through the staff who come to collect the garbage.
“The situation is likely to get heavier and heavier because many schools don’t seem to know yet. still open for classes as usual Even though there should be a stop to clean up at the point of outbreak Otherwise, the infection will go on and on,” said Dr. Chirarut.
Previously, schoolchildren in the city of Chaiyaphum Province Hundreds of people had diarrhea. The school had to take him to the hospital. In which children who are both severely ill and have to be treated in the hospital and the symptoms are not severe, take medicine to eat at home Subsequently, the investigation of the disease by the public health in Chaiyaphum Province It was found that children had diarrhea from norovirus infection.