Norovirus Symptoms
Some of the most frequent signs of Norovirus infection include:
- Nausea
- Low grade fever
- Weight loss
- Abdominal pain or cramps
- Watery diarrhea
- Malaise
After being exposed to the virus, it usually takes 24 to 48 hours for the symptoms to appear. Some who are infected have no symptoms. As with other food borne illnesses, Norovirus is generally a complication of unsanitary food handling and practices. Nursing homes, cruise ships and other places where large groups of people congregate are often where the infection is found. Some foods, such as oysters and raspberries, are contaminated at the site of harvest.
At Brown Chiari, our expert team of food poisoning attorneys fight hard to get victims of Norovirus compensated for their illness. You may have missed work, and you may have medical expenses. Restaurants, nursing homes, schools and any other persons who handle foods and practice unsafe handling should be held responsible for your illness, and the consequential costs associated.
Norovirus Complications
In some instances, Norovirus can be fatal. While this is uncommon, it can occur in young children. Older individuals with compromised immune systems such as those in nursing homes and hospitals can also be more susceptible to serious complications. Norovirus is not only caused by eating contaminated foods; it can also be spread by touching surfaces and objects where contaminated food may have been present, and the area not thoroughly disinfected afterward.
Norovirus Treatment
If you fear you have contracted Norovirus, or if your health professional has diagnosed you with this illness, you must immediately focus on medical treatment and therapy to ensure you protect your safety and health. Once treatment is completed and your doctor considers you stable, contact an attorney at BrownChiari to determine whether you have a potential case.
Why Choose Brown Chiari
Brown Chiari consistently wins verdicts for their food poisoning clients by devoting the necessary time and resources needed to insure outstanding results. Our decades of experience and dedication to our clients makes us the ONLY choice when it comes to illnesses caused by contaminated foods and unsafe handling practices, such as Norovirus.
At Brown Chiari, we have earned our outstanding reputation, and stand up to it for every client we represent. When you or a loved one becomes ill due to unsafe food practices, we get results.
For more information, visit our Norovirus Food Poisoning Blog.