Lee Seung-yeon: “I almost died after eating just one oyster”… What’s wrong with this?

 

Actress Lee Seung-yeon announced that she had been infected with norovirus.

 

Lee Seung-yeon recently posted a photo of herself on social media, revealing her emaciated appearance. She claimed to have contracted gastroenteritis after eating oysters, stating, "It's the scariest thing in the world. First is burnout. Second is norovirus." She added, "I literally ate just one oyster. I was dead for two days and am just barely recovering."

 

He continued, “If you experience symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, exhaustion, chills, fever, muscle pain, or nausea similar to morning sickness, get antiviral medication or an injection right away,” and wrote, “It is recommended to drink electrolyte drinks and even boil water.”

 

Norovirus, the leading cause of food poisoning in winter, can cause infection even with very small amounts.

The norovirus gastroenteritis that Seungyeon Lee experienced is food poisoning caused by infection with the norovirus, which causes inflammation in the human stomach.

 

Norovirus is a major cause of food poisoning in winter because it is very small and active in low temperatures.

Eating food or drinks contaminated with norovirus can lead to norovirus gastroenteritis. Oysters, as reported by Lee Seung-yeon, are particularly susceptible to norovirus food poisoning. Beyond oysters, uncooked seafood and sushi should also be avoided. It can also be transmitted to someone already infected with norovirus. It spreads easily from person to person, and even small amounts of the virus can cause infection, making it highly contagious.

 

After an incubation period of 24 to 48 hours, symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea appear.

 

Norovirus infection typically has an incubation period of 24 to 48 hours, followed by symptoms such as vomiting, nausea, chills, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Muscle pain, malaise, headache, and fever may also occur. Vomiting is common in children, while diarrhea is common in adults. The diarrhea is watery but does not contain blood or mucus.

 

Although the patient is in pain, there is no specific treatment. There are no antiviral medications for norovirus, nor are there any vaccines to prevent infection. Fortunately, the intestines will naturally recover within a few days by replenishing fluids and electrolytes through water and electrolyte drinks. Severe abdominal pain can be treated with medications such as sedatives, and severe diarrhea with a risk of dehydration can be treated with fluid rehydration. If the fever is severe, exceeding 38°C (100°F), seek medical attention.

 

There is a risk of reinfection… Avoid raw foods and maintain personal hygiene.

 

Even people who have already been infected with norovirus can become reinfected. Contaminated objects like toilets, doorknobs, and door handles should be cleaned with disinfectant, and special care should be taken when handling food. Cooking food thoroughly is recommended to reduce the risk of norovirus infection. Norovirus is destroyed by heating to 70°C for 5 minutes or 100°C for 1 minute.

Personal hygiene must also be strictly observed. Always wash your hands thoroughly after going out or using the bathroom. Handwashing is also essential before and after cooking. Cooked food should not be handled with bare hands. Uncooked foods, such as vegetables, should be thoroughly washed under running water before consumption.

 

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I have a norovirus infection at Gulhanjeom.

It's especially delicious in winter

They say you have to be careful of "oysters"...

 

I prefer cooked oysters to raw ones.