Norovirus infection? Around 40 children in the hospital

Suspected Norovirus infection: 39 children were hospitalized from a summer camp.

(17.07.2010) In Straußberg near Sondershausen, 39 children from a summer camp were taken to the local hospital. There is an urgent suspicion that the children have been infected with the dangerous Noro virus. The children complained of severe diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.

Nearly 40 children were sent from a summer camp to the municipal hospital. There is an urgent suspicion that the children have become infected with the norovirus. Compared to the radio station "MDR 1" confirmed the medical officer Dr. med. Sabine Hausweiler, the virus could be detected in at least one child. So far, it is still unknown how the infection came about. Results should be on Monday. Currently, the investigations are still ongoing. However, it was ruled out that the infection was caused by contaminated drinking water or the water from the holiday camp's outdoor pool, according to the operator of the holiday resort for children. By order of the medical officers meanwhile the summer camp was closed as a precaution for some time. Even the non-ill, around 350 children would have to leave the summer camp and be picked up by their parents. The Union

According to the doctors, the children are back on the road to recovery. According to the clinic, none of the young patients were in mortal danger. Some children got an infusion. How long the inpatient treatment will last is still unclear.

Noroviruses cause symptoms such as vomiting and severe diarrhea (gastroenteritis). Noro virus infection leads to significant fluid loss (dehydration) and fluctuations in the electrolyte balance. The disease is especially dangerous for older patients and children, because the persistent strong diarrhea removes a lot of fluid from the body. Therefore, it is important to balance the fluid balance of the body with infusions and the addition of electrolytes. It is therefore important to take severe diarrhea seriously and consult a doctor. Worldwide, according to WHO, about 300 million people get this type of gastrointestinal infection. In most cases, the disease clears after 2 to 3 days. (Sb)