norovirus

Norovirus outbreak 2016 update: Stomach flu hit Boynton Beach, Coventry Elementary, and Oakfield Primary School

Norovirus outbreak 2016: More reports of the norovirus have come to light including an outbreak at Boynton Beach, Coventry Elementary and Oakfield Primary School. As reported earlier, the Norovirus outbreak started at Chipotle restaurant and spread to the west coast. Other stomach flu outbreaks on cruise ships and a number of educational institutions were also ...click here to read more

Norovirus outbreak 2016 update: 200 Ohio University students show symptoms, infected cruise ship returns

Norovirus outbreak 2016 update: 200 Ohio University students have shown symptoms of norovirus, while the infected Royal Caribbean cruise ship finally returned from sea. Since the initial outbreak at the Ohio University, numerous students have begun testing positive for norovirus, with symptoms of diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. University spokesperson, Carole Johnson, said, “We ...click here to read more

Norovirus outbreak, most common cause of gastroenteritis in the U.S.

Norovirus outbreaks are the most common cause of gastroenteritis in the U.S. Gastroenteritis is a condition where the stomach and the intestines become inflamed, which leads to side effects such as vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that each year Norovirus contributes to 19 to 21 million illnesses. ...click here to read more

Norovirus outbreaks in cruise ships, norovirus infection complications and incubation period

Norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships are not as common as we perceive, but it’s still important to understand norovirus infection complications along with incubation periods. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated, cruise ship vessels that are part of the Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) are required to report gastrointestinal illnesses, which occur on ...click here to read more

Norovirus 2016 update, stomach flu now hitting west coast after earlier Chipotle outbreak

The norovirus, stomach flu, is now hitting the west coast after earlier Chipotle outbreak. Norovirus is the leading cause of adult gastroenteritis affecting nearly 21 million Americans annually, this according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The only other virus more common that norovirus is the common cold. Norovirus is commonly transmitted ...click here to read more

Prevent norovirus infection (stomach flu) from ruining your Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays

The norovirus (stomach flu) can really put a damper on Thanksgiving, Christmas and the holiday season, so the best way to avoid it is through prevention methods. The norovirus can occur at any time of the year, but the most outbreaks tend to occur in the winter months – especially around Thanksgiving and Christmas. The ...click here to read more

Kitchen knives and graters can spread bacteria

Researchers from the University of Georgia found that contaminated food items can spread bacteria through the use of kitchen knives and graters. The study reveals that many consumers are unaware that kitchen utensils can spread bacteria. Lead author, Dr. Marilyn Erickson, said, “Just knowing that utensils may lead to cross-contamination is important. With that knowledge, ...click here to read more