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norovirus

[ nawr-oh-vahy-ruhs ]

noun

plural noroviruses
  1. any of various single-stranded RNA viruses of the genus Norovirus, of the family Caliciviridae: the most common cause of epidemic viral gastroenteritis in humans.


norovirus

/ ˈ²Ôɔ˰ùəʊˌ±¹²¹Éª°ùÉ™²õ /

noun

  1. a virus which is a common cause of gastroenteritis
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of norovirus1

1970–75; < Nor(walk) virus (with connective -o- )
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of norovirus1

C20: from Norwalk , Ohio, site of an outbreak in 1968
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There have been eight measles cases in California since the beginning of the year, in addition to thousands of seasonal flu, COVID-19, norovirus and other respiratory virus cases.

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And while no other players have been as sick as Betts — who lost more than 15 pounds during his two-week battle with what was believed to be a case of norovirus — Roberts said there are others in the clubhouse who have had “sniffles and things like that.â€

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Betts missed the Dodgers’ opening two games in Japan last week while battling a stomach virus, one that is believed to be a case of norovirus, according to multiple people with knowledge of the situation not authorized to speak publicly.

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A norovirus outbreak has led to a health board banning visitors at its hospitals.

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Norovirus is very contagious and can be caught from infected people and through touching contaminated surfaces such as toilet flush handles.

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