Texas - Norovirus cases 2013

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Stomach bug terrorizes some Central Texans

By: Bonnie Gonzalez

The Norovirus is too small to see with the common eye, but it can make you feel miserable?and it?s going around Austin.

Dr. Edward Lee, the Medical Director at St. David?s Emergency Center, says he has seen a large number of stomach illnesses caused by the virus.
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It's not only keeping Central Texans close to the restroom, it's spreading across the country.

"Now what we have going on this year is a slight variance to the Norovirus,? Lee said. ?We call it the Australian variance or subtype. It tends to be hitting people harder in our community, actually nationwide."
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Re: Texas - Norovirus cases 2013

Norovirus cases slowing in San Antonio, still highly contagious

Hand washing - not hand sanitizer - best method of prevention

Author: Myra Arthur, Reporter, Anchor, marthur@ksat.com
Published On: May 06 2013 09:22:58 PM CDT Updated On: May 06 2013 10:00:00 PM CDT

SAN ANTONIO - While cases may be dwindling compared to what doctors saw in the winter, Norovirus is still highly contagious and can knock patients down for three to five days, says Dr. Samuel Zuckerman, a pediatric critical care physician at North Central Baptist Hospital.
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Symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration and severe cramping.

?A lot of small children are admitted to the hospital mistakenly with appendicitis because the cramping can be so severe,? said Zuckerman.
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http://www.ksat.com/news/norovirus-...gious/-/478452/20041490/-/okk0td/-/index.html