TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- A stomach virus best known for wreaking havoc on cruise ships has now come to dry land in central Indiana.

State health officials said the norovirus is circulating among Hoosiers, hitting those in Terre Haute particularly hard, 6News' Stacia Matthews reported.

"This is something that we see this time of year. What norovirus is, it is a fecal contamination," said Megan Bland with the Vigo County Health Department.

Emergency doctors at Regional Hospital have been seeing five to 10 patients a day suffering from vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, mild fever, cramping and aches and pains.

There is no cure for the highly contagious illness, which usually last for two days.

Dr. Richard Reed said those ill with the norovirus shouldn't go to the ER, but stay home and sip clear liquids to replenish water, salt and sugar.

"If your stomach is upset, don't try to put things in. It's just going to make things work and prolong the agony," he said. "It may seem bad at the time, but it will get better."

Reed said if a person can't keep fluids down or if symptoms persist, they should seek medical attention.

More Information: CDC Information On The Norovirus