Environmental Control of Norovirus Fact Sheet February 2009 Version 3 What is it? Noroviruses (NVs) are a common cause of gastroenteritis in humans.
HUMAN NOROVIRUS Prepared for NZFSA by ESR Ltd. 1 Issued July 2010 These data sheets contain a summary of information available in the literature. Because of the many variables which impact on the survival of organisms in foods, information in this sheet must be used as a guide only.
5 What is norovirus? Norovirus is a very contagious stomach illness. People usually feel sick suddenly with no warning. They may have sudden, explosive vomiting, watery diarrhea, and stomach cramps.
Norovirus and Infantile Seizures • CID 2009:48 (1 April) • 849 MAJORARTICLE Norovirus Infection as a Cause of Diarrhea Associated Benign Infantile Seizures
Norovirus: Recommendations for Outbreak Control 1. WASH YOUR HANDS! Wash hands frequently with soap and water, especially after using the bathroom or changing diapers.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA—HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY Department of Health Services Division of Communicable Disease Control 1 NOROVIRUS, previously NORWALK VIRUS or NORWALK-LIKE or CALICIVIRUS INFECTIONS What is Norovirus infection?
1 Introduction Noroviruses (genus Norovirus, family Caliciviridae) are named after the original strain “Norwalk virus,” which caused an out
There have been confirmed cases that have been identified with the causative agent norovirus, also known as Norwalk-like virus. It is uncertain whether other areas are experiencing cases.
Virginia Department of Health Norovirus (formerly called Norwalk-like Virus) What are noroviruses? Noroviruses are a group of viruses that can cause vomiting and diarrhea.
Page 1 Norovirus: Preventing the spread of infection. In the media we hear about Norovirus outbreaks in hotels, restaurants, cruise ships, schools and hospitals.