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Norovirus Outbreaks
Norovirus outbreaks and recalls
December 11, 2022
What Are 3 Common Symptoms of Norovirus?
Although symptoms usually only last one to two days in healthy individuals, norovirus infection can become quite serious in children, the elderly, and immune-compromised individuals. In some cases, severe dehydration...
November 17, 2022
The History and Origins of the Norovirus
Nature has created an ingenious bug in norovirus. The round blue ball structure of norovirus is a protein surrounding the virus’s genetic material. The virus attaches to the outside of...
October 20, 2022
Why Is Norovirus More Common During Winter?
Humans are the only host of norovirus, and norovirus has several mechanisms that allow it to spread quickly and easily. Norovirus infects humans in a pathway like the influenza virus’...
August 11, 2022
How to Prevent Infection if You Have Been Exposed to Norovirus
Common settings for norovirus outbreaks include restaurants and events with catered meals (36%), nursing homes (23%), schools (13%), and vacation settings or cruise ships (10%). Proper hand washing is the...