June 2016

Norovirus

Norovirus: Overview on the Norwalk virus

Throughout the years, cruise ships have been known as the source of diarrheal conditions including those caused by the norovirus. An infection from the Norwalk virus resulted to outbreaks in fast food chains and restaurants as well as in nursing homes and hospitals. The norovirus is responsible for triggering a diarrheal condition called viral gastroenteritis.

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