Health center in Seosan issues advisory on consuming raw oysters.

Warnings Issued for Norovirus Infection from Oysters Visit a medical institution immediately if symptoms of food poisoning are suspected The Seocheon City Health Center in South Chungcheong (Director Kim Young-ran) urged on the 28th precautions for preventing food poisoning from consuming raw oysters. Oysters can become a vector for norovirus, a leading cause of food poisoning, so caution is necessary when consuming them. Norovirus food poisoning typically occurs from November to March of the following year, with symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever occurring after a 12-48 hour incubation period. Symptoms usually improve within 1-3 days of infection, but the elderly, children, and immunocompromised individuals may experience severe dehydration. Methods to prevent norovirus food poisoning from consuming raw oysters include washing hands and heating them before eating. Norovirus is primarily transmitted through contaminated hands, and the virus can enter ...