Norovirus

Norovirus is Now the Leading Cause of Severe Gastroenteritis in U.S. Children

Norovirus is now the leading cause of acute gastroenteritis among children less than 5 years of age who seek medical care, according to a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Norovirus was responsible for nearly 1 million pediatric medical care visits ...More
March 21, 2013
Posted in News
Pesticide Application is Potential Source of Noroviruses in Fresh Food Supply Chains

Human norovirus (hNoV), also known as the winter vomiting bug, is one of the most common stomach bugs in the world. The virus is highly contagious, causing vomiting and diarrhea, and the number of affected cases is growing. Currently there is no cure; sufferers have to let ...More
March 13, 2013
Posted in News
Norovirus Control and Prevention Strategies

Norovirus is the most common cause of acute gastroenteritis as well as gastroenteritis outbreaks, and it can affect nearly everyone in the population particularly because there is no long term immunity to the virus. Because of high levels of contact and vulnerable patient ...More
February 28, 2013
Posted in Reports
As New Strain of Norovirus Spreads, Public Health Partners Provide Free Resources

A new strain of norovirus is quickly spreading across the United States. To educate the public about the most effective ways to prevent the spread of norovirus, the Water Quality and Health Council (WQHC) and other public health partners collaborated to produce new ...More
February 24, 2013
Posted in News, Environmental Hygiene, PPE & Standard Precautions
New Strain Causing Most Norovirus Outbreaks in United States

A new strain of norovirus called GII.4 Sydney was the leading cause of norovirus outbreaks in the United States from September to December 2012, according to a study published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and ...More
January 24, 2013
Posted in News, PPE & Standard Precautions
Collaboration Leads to Eradication of Norovirus Outbreak in a Pediatric Transplant Unit

Healthcare facilities that experience outbreaks of norovirus are challenged with disinfection methods, case histories and control measures. Because the norovirus is highly contagious and lives in the inanimate environment, isolation and cleaning practices must be vigilant. ...More
January 21, 2013
Posted in Articles, Environmental Hygiene, PPE & Standard Precautions
Study Highlights Danger of Cross-Contamination of Viruses from Kitchen Knives, Graters

Poor hand hygiene is often thought to be the main cause of outbreaks of foodborne illnesses. Although it is well recognized that utensils used for food preparation can harbor bacteria, a new study by Qing Wang and her colleagues from the Center for Food Safety at the ...More
December 6, 2012
Posted in News
'Sticky' Stomach Flu Virus Stands Up to Typical Restaurant Dishwashing Measures

Restaurant dishes and silverware may be an overlooked place where people can catch stomach viruses, according to a new study published today on the PLOS ONE website. While the current industry guidelines for cleaning dishware used in public settings are effective at ...More
December 5, 2012
Posted in News
Slide Show: A Primer on Norovirus

ICT presents information about norovirus etiology and control, plus advice from infection prevention experts. ...More
November 14, 2012
Posted in Galleries, Environmental Hygiene
Clorox Offers Norovirus Prevention Toolkit

Healthcare professionals know that the fall season also means the start of norovirus season. Most norovirus cases occur between November and April in the United States. Since norovirus is extremely contagious, outbreaks are especially harrowing for hospitals and long-term ...More
November 7, 2012
Posted in News, Environmental Hygiene