According to the CDC, norovirus cases have surged with positive test percentages more than double last year's figures, potentially leading to increased absenteeism from work and school.
Norovirus infection, characterized by acute gastroenteritis, causes inflammation of the stomach and intestines. Symptoms like diarrhea and vomiting often result in missed days from work and school.
Reported norovirus cases are rising, with positivity rates peaking at 27.91% for the week ending January 4. This is significantly up from 13.52% the previous year.
While many individuals recover quickly from norovirus, a substantial number of cases go unreported due to the mildness of symptoms, complicating the understanding of how widespread the virus is.
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