Noun
norovirus (plural noroviruses)
(virology) Norovirus, the genus of Norwalk virus, which causes gastric distress in humans.
The norovirus causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramping.
A confirmed norovirus case patient was a tour member who met the criteria as a probable case patient and who also had confirmed norovirus by real-time reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) testing of a stool sample. Source: Internet
Although usually lasting just one to three days, a norovirus infection can be hazardous, particularly for infants, the elderly and people with compromised immunity. Source: Internet
Every year there are cases of Norovirus spread on cruise ships: in 2019 the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported eight confirmed outbreaks involving seven different ships. Source: Internet
According to Dan Allan, M.D., of Cleveland Clinic, norovirus is troublesome because not only is it easy to catch, it’s very hard to kill. Source: Internet
'Outbreaks of droplet spread diseases such as influenza and norovirus are relatively common' on such ships, said Prof Paul Hunter of the University of East Anglia. Source: Internet
Also, if someone in your home has gotten sick with norovirus, disinfect contaminated surfaces with 5 to 25 tablespoons of household bleach per gallon of water. Source: Internet