Transmission: Faecal – Oral, direct person to person contact, or contaminated food and drink.
Incubation period: 1 to 4 days
Symptoms: Diarrhoea and stomach cramps, fever leading to nausea or vomiting
Testing: Stool sample
Treatment: Naturally runs its course in 5-7 days in most people. Focus on replacing lost fluids – hydrate. If experiencing severe symptoms, antibiotics may be prescribed
