Viral gastroenteritis

Article Abstract:

There are two forms of viral gastroenteritis, which is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines caused by a viral infection. Epidemic viral gastroenteritis is a milder form of the disease that usually affects older children and adults. The main symptoms of this type of gastroenteritis include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache and a low grade fever. Epidemic viral gastroenteritis is caused by the Norwalk virus. Sporadic severe gastroenteritis is a more serious disorder that mainly affects infants and children under two years old. Symptoms are similar to those of epidemic viral gastroenteritis but can be more severe. Some patients may require hospitalization for life-threatening dehydration. Sporadic severe gastroenteritis is caused by the rotaviruses. Research efforts are being focused on the development of a vaccine to prevent sporadic severe gastroenteritis in infants and young children.

Virus diseases

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Norovirus activity - United States, 2006-2007

Article Abstract:

The efforts of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention to characterize outbreaks of acute gastroenteritis (AGE), particularly in the states of Wisconsin, North Carolina and New York, during 2006-2007 are described. The national increase in the frequency of AGE is attributed to two new co-circulating GII.4 norovirus strains discovered in 2006.

United States, Administration of Public Health Programs, Centers for Disease Control, United States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Multistate outbreak of norovirus gastroenteritis among attendees at a family reunion-Grant county, West Virginia, October 2006

Article Abstract:

The article discusses the outbreak of acute nonvirus gastroenteritis among attendees at a family reunion in West Virginia and also its spread among many others states too and highlights the challenges of investigating and controlling such viruses.

West Virginia, Health aspects, Risk factors

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