Norovirus Infection Center - Largo, FL
Largo Gastroenterologist Doctors for Norovirus InfectionType of Physician: Gastroenterologist What is a Gastroenterologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners focus on the stomach, intestines, colon, liver, and gallbladder (digestive organs). The gastroenterologist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and they consult with surgeons when abdominal operations are indicated. Specialty: Gastroenterology Common Name: GI Doctor Gastroenterologist Doctors in Largo * Diagnostic Clinic Largo  Bay Area Gastroenterology  Center for Digestive Care Inc  Center for Digestive Care Inc  Gastroenterology & Oncology Assoc  Bay Area Gastroenterology  Center for Digestive Care Inc  Eric D Weston MD FACG  Center For Digestive Healthcare  John H Ahn MD  Louis Aviles MD  Gastroenterology Consultants Of Clearwater  Gastroenterology Consultants Of Clearwater  Gastroenterology Consultants Of Clearwater  Advanced Digestive Care  Suncoast Internal Medicine Consultants  A J Bidani MD  Florida Center For Gastroenterology  Florida Center For Gastroenterology  Heidi E Goldberg MD  Florida Center For Gastroenterology  Florida Center For Gastroenterology  Florida Center For Gastroenterology  Satinderpal S Sondhi MD  Advanced Gastro & Liver Care PA  Iyunni V S Nath MD PA  Bay Pines VA Medical Center  Morton Plant Mease Primary Care  Center for Digestive Care Inc  Gulfcoast Gastroenterology Consultants  Robert H Wharton MD  Center for Digestive Diseases  Gulfcoast Gastroenterology Consultants  Gulfcoast Gastroenterology Consultants  Gulfcoast Gastroenterology Consultants  Gulfcoast Gastroenterology Consultants  Center for Digestive Diseases  Gulfcoast Gastroenterology Consultants  Paul E McRae MD  Girish B Patel MD  Dwarka G Nath MD PA  Joseph A Boulay Jr. MD PA  Madhu Goyal MD  Pediatric Gastroenterology  Drs Whitaker, Weintraub, Prockop & Grizzard  Pediatric Gastroenterology  Gastroenterology Specialists of Tampa  Gastroenterology Specialists of Tampa  Gastroenterology Specialists of Tampa  John Isaac Delgado MD  John Q Stauffer MD Palma CEIA Medical Group  Optium Care  Morris R Hanan MD PA  Colin T Chircop MD  Leopoldo Grauer MD FACG  HealthPoint Medical Group  Gerald H Dominguez MD  Norman B Edgerton Jr. MD PA  David R Heiman MD PA  HealthPoint Medical Group  HealthPoint Medical Group  Roland David Shepard MD  Gastroenterology Associates of West Florida  Gastroenterology Associates of West Florida  Gastroenterology Associates of West Florida  Satish Patel MD  Maxwell Rent MD  Lifelink Healthcare Institute  Sreenivas Prasad Vangara MD  Malleswari S Vangara MD  Gerardo F Palacios MD PA  USF Physicians Group Gastroenterology  USF Physicians Group  USF Physicians Group Gastroenterology  USF Physicians Group  USF Physicians Group Gastroenterology  USF Physicians Group Gastroenterology  James A Haley VA Medical Center  UCH Gastroenterology Center  UCH Gastroenterology Center  Moffitt Cancer Center Gastrointestinal Tumor  Moffitt Cancer Center Gastrointestinal Tumor  Moffitt Cancer Center Gastrointestinal Tumor  Moffitt Cancer Center Gastrointestinal Tumor  Eugene A Ward MD  Florida Medical Clinic PA  Florida Medical Clinic PA  Florida Medical Clinic PA  Florida Medical Clinic PA  Florida Medical Clinic PA  Florida Medical Clinic PA  Florida Medical Clinic PA  Ishwari Prasad MD  Ronald L Barbour MD & Emmanuel Mompi MD  Tiyyagura Reddy MD  Venu Lakshminarasim MD  Imad Nakshabendi MD PA  Gastroenterology Associates of Manatee PA  Gastroenterology Associates of Manatee PA  Gastroenterology Associates of Manatee PA Largo, FloridaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
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Norovirus InfectionRead the Norovirus Infection article » What are noroviruses?Noroviruses are a group of viruses that cause gastroenteritis (GAS-tro-en-ter-I-tis) in people. Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines. The term norovirus is the official name for this group of viruses; however, several other names were used previously for noroviruses:
Viruses are very different from bacteria and parasites, some of which can cause illnesses similar to norovirus infection. Like all viral infections, noroviruses are not affected by treatment with antibiotics and cannot grow outside of a person's body.
What are the symptoms of illness caused by noroviruses?The symptoms of norovirus illness usually include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and some stomach cramping. Sometimes people also have a low-grade fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, and a general sense of tiredness. The illness often begins suddenly, and the infected person may feel very sick. In most people the illness is self-limiting, with symptoms lasting for about 1 or 2 days. In general, diarrhea is more common in children and vomiting is more common in adults.
What is the name of the illness caused by noroviruses?Illness caused by norovirus infection has several names:
Recommended Reading Related to Norovirus InfectionPCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) » What is PCR (polymerase chain reaction)?PCR (polymerase chain reaction) is a method to analyze a short sequence of DNA (or RNA) even in samples containing only minute quantities of DNA or RNA. PCR is used to reproduce (amplify) selected sections of DNA or RNA. Previously, amplification of DNA involved cloning the segments of interest into vectors for expression in bacteria, and took weeks. But now, with PCR done in test tubes, it takes only a few hours. PCR is highly efficient so that untold numbers of copies can be made of the DNA. Moreover, PCR uses the same molecules that nature uses for copying DNA:
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Dehydration
- Dehydration is the excessive loss of body water. There are a number of causes of dehydration including heat exposure, prolonged vigorous exercise, and some diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. The best way to treat dehydration is to prevent it from occurring.
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Fever
- Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degrees F. (37 degrees C.), in practice a person is usually not considered to have a significant fever until the temperature is above 100.4 degrees F (38 degrees C.). Fever is part of the body's own disease-fighting arsenal: rising body temperatures apparently are capable of killing off many disease- producing organisms.
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Diarrhea
- Diarrhea is a change is the frequency and looseness of bowel movements. Cramping, abdominal pain, and the sensation of rectal urgency are all symptoms of diarrhea. Absorbents and anti-motility medications are used to treat diarrhea.
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Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal pain is pain in the belly and can be acute or chronic. Causes include inflammation, distention of an organ, and loss of the blood supply to an organ. Abdominal pain can reflect a major problem with one of the organs in the abdomen such as the appendix, gallbladder, large and small intestine, pancreas, liver, colon, duodenum, and spleen.
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Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
- Gastroenteritis (viral gastroenteritis, stomach flu) is an infection caused by a variety of viruses that results in vomiting and/or diarrhea. Even though it is often called the "stomach flu," it is not caused by the influenza viruses. Viruses that can cause gastroenteritis (stomach flu) include: rotaviruses, adenoviruses, caliciviruses, astroviruses, Norwalk virus, and a group of Noroviruses. Gastroenteritis is not caused by bacteria. The main symptoms of gastroenteritis include vomiting and watery diarrhea, however, headache, fever, and abdominal cramps (stomach ache) may also be present.
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Food Poisoning
- Food poisoning is common, but can also be life threatening. The most common form of food poisoning is caused by bacteria and include symptoms such as fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.
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Headache
- Headaches can be divided into two categories: primary headaches and secondary headaches. Migraine headaches, tension headaches, and cluster headaches are considered primary headaches. Secondary headaches are caused by disease. Headache symptoms vary with the headache type. Over-the-counter pain relievers provide short-term relief for most headaches.
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Nausea and Vomiting
- Nausea is an uneasiness of the stomach that often precedes vomiting. Nausea and vomiting are not diseases, but they are symptoms of many conditions. The causes of vomiting differ according to age, and treatment depends upon the cause of nausea and vomiting.
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Recreational Water Illnesses
- Recreational Water Illnesses (RWIs) are caused by germs spread by breathing in mists or aerosols, swimming, or having contact with contaminated water in hot tubs, water parks, water play areas, fountains, lakes, rivers, oceans, and swimming pools. Diarrhea is the most commonly reported recreational water illness. Diarrheal illnesses are caused by germs such as Crypto, Shigella, Norovirus, E. coli, and Giardia. Prevention of water born illnesses is key to avoid infection. Avoid swallowing water and practice good hygiene habits are a must.
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