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Guillain Barre Syndrome cases rise to 207: Over half of cases are in 5-km radius from Sinhagad Road, shows health dept data

February 15, 2025 5:51 am

The analysis also confirmed the presence of coliform, E. coli, Norovirus and C. Jejuni bacteria in 40 water samples in the cluster

Guillain-Barré Syndrome: PMC to test meat, sea foods being sold in Sinhagad Road

January 25, 2025 8:06 am

As on January 24, a total of 73 GBS patients including 55 residents in Pune civic limits were detected.

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Hand sanitisers are generally ineffective against norovirus.

Norovirus cases rising in the US: How it spreads, what precautions can be taken

December 31, 2024 6:24 pm

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that is also sometimes referred to as the ‘winter vomiting bug’.

South Korean city grapples with mass food poisoning caused by a contagious virus found in kimchi; know more about it

July 08, 2024 6:27 pm

The city's Mayor, Choi Kyung-sik, said that health officials had adopted a “pre-emptive and excessive response” to prevent further spread of the illness. He continued, “We will ensure the safety of our citizens.”

Norovirus cases detected in Kerala: what is this virus and how dangerous is it?

January 24, 2023 6:08 pm

The virus is capable of surviving low temperatures, and outbreaks tend to be more common during the winter and in colder countries — that is why it is sometimes referred to as "winter vomiting disease".

Kerala confirms two norovirus cases in Class 1 students in Ernakulam

January 23, 2023 3:41 pm

Last year, Kerala had reported cases of norovirus, which leads to inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines, severe vomiting, and diarrhoea.

Two cases of the highly contagious norovirus confirmed in Kerala: Know how it is different from coronavirus

June 06, 2022 3:07 pm

According to ministry officials, prima facie it is believed that students got food poisoning after consuming the mid-day meals served at school

Explained: What is norovirus, the stomach bug that infected two students in Kerala?

June 07, 2022 1:26 pm

Initial reports indicate that two lower primary school students caught the infection through mid-day meals

Kerala: Two primary school students infected with Norovirus

June 06, 2022 7:23 am

Norovirus, which infects people across age groups, is a bug similar to the diarrhoea-inducing rotavirus. Disease outbreaks typically occur aboard cruise ships, in nursing homes, dormitories, and other closed spaces.