Norovirus and the stomach flu aren't the same thing. Here's what doctors wish patients knew, from the American Medical Association.

Cases of norovirus, a wretched and highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in parts ... the virus to others by direct means, such as through sharing food or eating utensils.

pylori) bacterial infection or after ... of mucous membrane in the stomach, and can increase the level of acidity. A person’s stomach ulcer symptoms may improve through home remedies.

Children younger than 5, older adults and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to develop severe infections ... The best way to get through the stomach flu is to rest, stay hydrated ...

Cases of norovirus, a.k.a. the stomach bug, are surging in the U.S. right now. There is no specific medication to treat norovirus. Doctors share tips for feeling better, sooner. The U.S. is seeing ...

Although its nickname is the "stomach ... infection,” says Schaffer. People become infected when these virus particles accidentally end up in their mouths. Transmission of norovirus may occur ...

Norovirus microbes can silently lurk in clothes fabric for up to a month, infecting those who touch them, experts warned today amid a worrying spike in infections. Other fabric-covered objects ...

The virus had developed into an infection, and he reportedly had bleeding in his digestive system. Therefore, it was considered necessary to transfer him to Athens to Evaggelismos Hospital ...

ROCK HILL, Mo. – The dreaded norovirus stomach bug is surging in the United States, and cases are on the rise here in St. Louis. Known for its quick spread and painful symptoms, it’s left many ...

“The stomach flu is a viral infection spread through person-to-person contact, while food poisoning results from eating contaminated food,” explains Kotagal. Regardless of the cause ...

The virus, often referred to as a “stomach ... seen an infection rate of 17.4% among patients tested there, which is slightly above the state average of 15.9%, a number reported through a ...

The study identifies new cell types within the skin that are targeted by EBOV during infection and shows that ... for person-to-person transmission is through contact with bodily fluids from ...