Norwalk Virus and Brother Joe! 



Norwalk Virus Infection

Here's the latest update on Joe. He (and his ward 35C) had been on a quarantine for the past two weeks with this virus thing and he was really going nuts. No visits from me, and he can't go out anywhere. Someone, a visitor - brought in the virus, probably from a cruise they said. Although I think one of the patients themselves could also have easily spread it. LUCKLY Joe did not get the bug, thank God. Had my first visit this last Saturday. He was happy to see me finally.


SO, What is the Norwalk virus infection?

Norwalk virus infection is an intestinal illness that often occurs in outbreaks.
Norwalk and Norwalk-like viruses are increasingly being recognized as leading causes of foodborne disease in the United States.
The viruses are passed in the stool of infected persons. People get infected by swallowing stool-contaminated food or water. Outbreaks in the United States are often linked to raw oysters.
Infected people usually recover in 2 to 3 days without serious or long-term health effects.
To prevent Norwalk virus infection: 1) wash hands with soap and warm water after toilet visits and before preparing or eating food; 2) cook all shellfish thoroughly before eating; 3) wash raw vegetables before eating; and 4) dispose of sewage in a sanitary manner.


If you want to research it any further go to:
http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en-us&q=norwalk+virus&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

Well, that's all now for Joe. Later, Dave
p.s. there are two more entries below to check out. 

Posted: Mon - April 3, 2006 at 11:14 PM          

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