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2 N.C. Hospitals Warn of Virus
Breitbart.com ^ | 2-9-07

Posted on 02/09/2007 2:40:42 PM PST by Paved Paradise

Two hospitals are asking visitors, especially children, to stay away until they control an outbreak of a highly contagious stomach virus.

(Excerpt) Read more at breitbart.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: North Carolina
KEYWORDS: norovirus; northcarolina; quarantine; stomachvirus; virus
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Why are we seeing so much of this? We just had a big outbreak in my hometown at a senior facility.
1 posted on 02/09/2007 2:40:47 PM PST by Paved Paradise
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To: Paved Paradise

Montezuma's revenge.


2 posted on 02/09/2007 2:42:13 PM PST by BenLurkin
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okay wise guy. funny. but you never heard about these outbreaks like this; not these numbers. are we getting that lax in our hygiene or, perhaps, are we hiring people to work in certain jobs (food preparation, nursing aides, etc.) that do not have the same standard as Americans typically do?


3 posted on 02/09/2007 2:44:59 PM PST by Paved Paradise
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Contagious diseases are entering the United States because of immigrants, illegal aliens, refugees and travelers, and World Health Organization officials say the worst could be yet to come.

In addition to a list of imported diseases that includes tuberculosis, sickle cell anemia, hepatitis B, measles and the potentially deadly parasitic disease Chagas, officials fear what could happen if the avian flu, which is flourishing among poultry in Southeast Asia, mutates so that it is capable of human-to-human transmission through casual contact.

excerpt: http://washtimes.com/specialreport/20050212-112200-6485r.htm


4 posted on 02/09/2007 2:45:08 PM PST by sure_fine ( • not one to over kill the thought process™ •)
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To: Paved Paradise

This one is pretty nasty. It knocked one of my co-workers off their feet for couple of days earlier this week.


5 posted on 02/09/2007 2:45:09 PM PST by Rb ver. 2.0 (A Muslim soldier can never be loyal to a non-Muslim commander.)
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To: sure_fine

Thanks for the link. This was exactly my hypothesis but I wondered if anyone else had some ideas or theories. Some friends and I were talking about this the other day. Years ago you just NEVER had outbreaks like this but you also had food workers covering their hair, etc. My mom told me she was a waitress for a while in the 1950's and they'd inspect your shoes and EVERYTHING. You had to be immaculate.


6 posted on 02/09/2007 2:47:04 PM PST by Paved Paradise
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I keep a bottle in the car and use it every time I come out of a public place.

7 posted on 02/09/2007 2:47:43 PM PST by Rb ver. 2.0 (A Muslim soldier can never be loyal to a non-Muslim commander.)
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To: Rb ver. 2.0

I don't think this is always bad to use but I think this stuff, along with antibacterial soap, are actually going to be part of the problem and, not the solution, when the microbes mutate.


8 posted on 02/09/2007 2:49:40 PM PST by Paved Paradise
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I keep a bottle in the car and use it every time I come out of a public place

So do I and also carry some in my purse.

9 posted on 02/09/2007 3:01:22 PM PST by Southflanknorthpawsis
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To: Paved Paradise

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/revb/gastro/norovirus.htm

Norovirus... not fun.


10 posted on 02/09/2007 3:01:53 PM PST by MD_Willington_1976
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Why are we seeing so much of this? - Heard a very interesting radio show a couple of months ago. A scientist was discussing this and indicated we have been living in a golden age of antibiotics the last 50 years and the viruses are about to catch up with us. I was fascinated by his thoughts and I agree with you it appears this is happening more often these days.
11 posted on 02/09/2007 3:02:07 PM PST by SF Republican
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The bad news is I don't feel so confident with the us vs. them anymore.


12 posted on 02/09/2007 3:04:06 PM PST by Paved Paradise
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To: Rb ver. 2.0

If it is alcohol based you could be doing more hard than good. Studies i've seen indicate that the alcohol kills beneficial bacteria needed to fight the bad stuff.


13 posted on 02/09/2007 3:13:48 PM PST by politicalwit (Freedom doesn't mean a Free Pass.)
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It is not just the soap but most products that say "Anti-bacterial". The CDC has nothing to good to say about this usage and can provide research study links.

I lost my links to this due to a PC crash a year ago.

14 posted on 02/09/2007 3:14:11 PM PST by Deguello
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To: Rb ver. 2.0

Same here where I live. In fact, I'm posting from home and about to lay the hell down.

Woke up last night at about 3 am, shivering, teeth chattering. Nothing I can do to beat the chills, I spent an hour or so just trying to keep warm. Then I threw up in the sink (barely made it) and the chills seemed to be reduced.

Now all I have is general headache, low level nausea and body aches. That and the phlegm, of course.


15 posted on 02/09/2007 3:16:45 PM PST by Skywalk (Transdimensional Jihad!)
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To: Paved Paradise
From what I read on the net the norovirus is hard to kill, requires very thorough disinfection of all surfaces (bathroom, kitchen, etc) and is easily spread.

Handwashing has fallen into disrepute since antibiotics were discovered, but it is our first and best defense against this kind of malady.

Wash your hands, Americans!

16 posted on 02/09/2007 3:19:06 PM PST by LibKill (ENOUGH! Take the warning labels off everything and let Saint Darwin do his job.)
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Absolutely. As a teacher, I used to get sick every time the kids did...until I learned to frequently wash my hands when around them. Once I did that, I didn't get sick.


17 posted on 02/09/2007 3:24:30 PM PST by debg
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To: politicalwit

maybe they are drinking it :)


18 posted on 02/09/2007 3:26:49 PM PST by isom35
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To: Paved Paradise

I guess the claim is going to be that Anna Nicole Smith died of the stomach virus. (wink, wink)


19 posted on 02/09/2007 3:29:36 PM PST by MIchaelTArchangel
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Same here where I live. In fact, I'm posting from home and about to lay the hell down.

It's all over the schools here. It ran through my family this week. Kids had it Friday, Mr. M had it Sunday, and I got it Tuesday. It lasted about 24 hours for them but this is the first day I've felt like eating and I still have a headache and feel like I've been run over by a truck. The only advice I have is to keep a bucket by the bed and a clear path to the bathroom fully supplied with tp.

20 posted on 02/09/2007 3:30:50 PM PST by mtbopfuyn (I think the border is kind of an artificial barrier - San Antonio councilwoman Patti Radle)
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