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Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – The new corona virus pandemic that causes Covid-19 is not over, but recently China reported an outbreak of a norovirus that struck 70 students at Shanxi University. It turns out that norovirus has also been found in Indonesia.
This was transmitted by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Indonesia (UI) Prof. Dr. Ari Fahrial Syam in an official statement, on Monday (10/19/2020).
“This virus is not really a new virus. Norovirus is one of the leading causes of acute intestinal infection (gastroenteritis) worldwide,” he said.
Professor Ari revealed that this virus has also started to appear in Indonesia. One of them was reported by Indonesian researchers in the Journal of Medical Virology in May 2020. The study showed that of the 91 stool samples examined, 14 samples or 15.4% contained norovirus.
“The research sample that was carried out in early 2019 was taken from various hospitals in Jambi city. The same cases have also been reported in various cities in Indonesia,” said Professor Ari.
Mode of transmission and symptoms
Professor Ari revealed that norovirus is transmitted through food or through food. Symptoms of a viral attack include food poisoning such as fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
“This clinical symptom also appeared in the extraordinary Norovirus incident that occurred in China, to be precise in Shanxi province,” explained Prof. Ari. “The clinical symptoms that appear due to this virus can occur within 24 hours after eating contaminated food.”
How to prevent norovirus
In order for the norovirus not to spread, Professor Ari suggested that the quality of food provided by restaurants, offices or homes be properly maintained. People in Indonesia are also advised to diligently wash their hands with soap.
“Until now, the principle of handling in case of being infected by this virus is to provide medicines to alleviate the symptoms of the disease and prevent dehydration from vomiting and diarrhea. Replace food with softer foods such as porridge and avoid eating spicy foods and fatty, “Ari said.
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