norovirus
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- noun
- /ˈnɔːroʊˌvaɪrəs/
- Specialized
- Symptoms of norovirus infection include severe vomiting and diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration.
- norovirus outbreak
- norovirus gastroenteritis
- norovirus infection
Examples
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Among the seven identified causative agents, norovirus was the most significant in the number of outbreaks and cases.
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In the United States, norovirus gastroenteritis causes an estimated 21 million cases.
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Before 2008, only one published report estimated the burden of norovirus disease in the United States (4).
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There are an estimated 9.2 million cases of norovirus infection caused by food in the United States annually.
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In this study, we conducted surveillance for norovirus among hotline callers.
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Such prevalence studies provide valuable insights into the role of norovirus among patients with acute gastroenteritis.
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Risk factors for food contamination by norovirus or Staphylococcus aureus should also be identified.
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Among the FBD pathogens identified, norovirus and Staphylococcus aureus caused 61.7% of outbreaks and 81.5% of cases.
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Health officials report that the norovirus is leading to a rise in stomach illnesses this winter.
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Each year, thousands of people in the U.S. get sick from norovirus, often after eating contaminated food.
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Norovirus comes from the town name Norwalk and the word virus, which can mean 'poison' or 'germ'. It was named after a big stomach illness in Norwalk, so the name helps remind us that norovirus is a virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea.