(A08.1) Acute gastroenteropathy due to norovirus

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11 852 054 in individuals diagnosis acute gastroenteropathy due to norovirus confirmed
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16 631 deaths with diagnosis acute gastroenteropathy due to norovirus

Diagnosis acute gastroenteropathy due to norovirus is diagnosed Men are 3.11% more likely than Women

6 110 579

Men receive the diagnosis acute gastroenteropathy due to norovirus

5 952 (less than 0.1%)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis acute gastroenteropathy due to norovirus

10 679 (0.2 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease acute gastroenteropathy due to norovirus - Men and Women aged 0-5

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
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in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+

Disease Features acute gastroenteropathy due to norovirus

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Acute gastroenteropathy due to norovirus - what does this mean

Acute gastroenteritis due to norovirus is an infectious disease caused by the norovirus, a highly contagious virus that is found in contaminated food or water. symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. it can be spread through contact with an infected person, contaminated food or water, and close contact with contaminated surfaces.

What happens during the disease - acute gastroenteropathy due to norovirus

Acute gastroenteropathy due to norovirus is caused by an infection of the small intestine with the norovirus, a type of virus that is highly contagious. the virus is spread through ingesting contaminated food or water, or through contact with an infected person. the virus causes inflammation of the small intestine, leading to symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and dehydration. in severe cases, dehydration can lead to hospitalization.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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8 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Acute gastroenteropathy due to norovirus - Prevention

To prevent acute gastroenteropathy due to norovirus, it is important to practice good hygiene, such as frequent handwashing, avoiding contact with those who are ill, and washing fruits and vegetables before eating. additionally, it can be helpful to avoid eating contaminated food and water, and to get vaccinated against norovirus if available.