also known as infantile diarrhea, or winter diarrhea, because it mainly targets infants and young children. The outbreaks are usually in the cooler months of winter.
rotavirus
Rotavirus.
Most likely there will be more outbreaks like the one in Africa. If they occur in areas that are slums and crowded with people, there will be more deaths.
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Oklahoma averages about 65 tornadoes per year, though they are not evenly distributed throughout the year. Tornadoes tend to occur in outbreaks which hit Oklahoma most frequently in the spring.
As of this writing, over 660 years ago; the most famous outbreak ending its peak around 1353, although there were occasional outbreaks until the 19th century.
It is difficult to determine a specific year for the second most severe weather outbreaks as these events can vary in severity and impact each year. Weather outbreaks can be measured in different ways such as based on the number of tornadoes, hailstorms, or severe thunderstorms. However, in recent years, severe weather outbreaks often occur during spring and summer months when atmospheric conditions are conducive for extreme weather events.
Norovirus has overtaken rotavirus in causing most gastric illness
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Outbreaks can occur in a variety of settings, including communities, healthcare facilities, schools, and food production environments. Historically, outbreaks have been recorded in places like nursing homes, hospitals, and schools, as well as during events like festivals or large gatherings. They can be caused by infectious agents such as viruses, bacteria, and parasites, often spreading through close contact, contaminated food, or water sources. Notable examples include the COVID-19 pandemic, outbreaks of norovirus on cruise ships, and seasonal influenza spikes in urban areas.
The stomach flu, commonly caused by norovirus or rotavirus, can lead to outbreaks, particularly in crowded settings like cruise ships, nursing homes, and schools. While these outbreaks can affect many people in a localized area, they typically do not reach the scale of a widespread epidemic like those caused by respiratory viruses. However, norovirus is known for its ability to spread rapidly and can cause significant public health challenges during outbreaks.
no, it is an epidemic only.