Introduction
Norovirus infection causes inflammation in the stomach and intestines (gastroenteritis) and food poisoning. It is caused by exposure to a virus in a group of similar viruses called noroviruses.
Norovirus spreads very easily from person to person (is very contagious). It often occurs in places where people are in close contact, such as schools, hospitals, and restaurants. You can get it from food, water, surfaces, or other people who have the virus (are contaminated). Norovirus is also found in the stool (feces) or vomit of infected people. You can spread the infection as soon as you feel sick, and you may continue to be contagious after you recover.
What are the causes?
This condition is caused by contact with norovirus. You can
Norovirus infection causes inflammation in the stomach and intestines (gastroenteritis) and food poisoning. It is caused by exposure to a virus in a group of similar viruses called noroviruses.
Norovirus spreads very easily from person to person (is very contagious). It often occurs in places where people are in close contact, such as schools, hospitals, and restaurants. You can get it from food, water, surfaces, or other people who have the virus (are contaminated). Norovirus is also found in the stool (feces) or vomit of infected people. You can spread the infection as soon as you feel sick, and you may continue to be contagious after you recover.
What are the causes?
This condition is caused by contact with norovirus. You can