Norovirus Food Poisoning
A Norovirus is a type of virus that causes what many people call the “stomach flu,” or gastroenteritis – an inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract that leads to vomiting and diarrhea. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 23 million people become infected with Noroviruses each year, resulting in an estimated 50,000 hospitalizations and 310 deaths.
The food poisoning attorneys at Neblett, Beard & Arsenault have spent the past 25 years representing injured victims across the state of Louisiana, including residents of Alexandria, Baton Rouge and New Iberia. Our lawyers have represented thousands of personal injury victims including people sickened by contaminated food and water, so we understand the serious complications that can result. If you or a loved one has suffered serious illness from a Norovirus, contact our firm by calling 1-800-256-1050 today or submit an online request.
Norovirus Symptoms
Symptoms of Norovirus infection include nausea, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, headache, fatigue, fever and muscle aches. Symptoms usually develop within hours or a few days after exposure. Most infected people begin to feel better after 1-2 days, but children, the elderly, and others with lowered immune systems may become extremely dehydrated and require hospitalization. Dangerous levels of dehydration in an older person or small child can be deadly.
Norovirus Contamination
Noroviruses are found in the stool or vomit of infected people – and they are very contagious and include Norwalk, Snow Mountain and Hawaii viruses. They are found in contaminated food or drinks but can also live on surfaces and are spread through contact with infected persons. People infected with a Norovirus are contagious from the moment they begin feeling ill to at least 3 days after recovery – and some may continue to be contagious for up to 2 weeks. It is extremely important for people to use good hand washing and other hygienic practices after they recover from a Norovirus illness.
Some of the more common ways you can come into contact with a Norovirus include:
- Direct contact with an infected person.
- Touching a surface previously contaminated by an infected person, and then putting your hand in your mouth.
- Consuming contaminated food or drink.
Foods in particular are very easily contaminated – only a few molecules of the virus are needed to make someone sick, and contamination can occur at any point along the food harvesting or delivery process. Oysters are among the more notorious foods for transmission of Noroviruses, but even salads or frozen fruit can become contaminated.
Norovirus outbreaks can take place in restaurants, cruise ships, nursing homes, hospitals, schools, banquet halls, summer camps – or any location where you eat food or drink prepared and handled by others.
If you or a loved one has suffered serious illness because of a Norovirus, contact the law firm of Neblett, Beard & Arsenault. We have represented thousands of personal injury victims including food poisoning victims in both personal and class action litigation, and we’re ready to help you. We’ll review your situation free of charge and advise you of your legal options. Results are how we measure success – we’ve built a strong reputation both in and out of the courtroom, and we’ll put our experience and expertise to work on your behalf.
Food Poisoning Attorneys
If you have been sickened by a Norovirus, take the first step to protect your legal rights – contact the Alexandria, Louisiana food poisoning attorneys at Neblett, Beard & Arsenault. You only have a limited time after your injury to file a claim, however, so you must act quickly. Call 1-800-256-1050 today or submit an online request. We represent people all across the state of Louisiana, including Alexandria and Baton Rouge.
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