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Norwalk Viruses Widespread
Gastrointestinal infection are often caused by the Norwalk virus or one of its many relatives. These viruses are second only to the common cold in the occurrence of viral illnesses in the US. (infos)CDC : Noroviruses
The organism is also known as Norwalk-like viruses or caliciviruses. The disease is also known as stomach flu or viral gastroenteritis. Includes cause, treatment, and prevention. (infos)
Norwalk Virus Gastroenteritis: A Different Type of Foodborne Illness, HYG-5569-98
Ohio State University Extension fact sheet providing basic information on the subject. (infos)
Bad Bug Book: The Norwalk Virus Family
Includes symptoms, sources of infection, outbreaks, and prevention. (infos)
eMedicine - Norwalk Virus
Article by Michelle A Jaworski, MD. (infos)
Norwalk Virus and Other Caliciviruses
Scientific and medical information about the virus. (infos)
Norwalk Virus Infection Facts
Factsheet on the disease with symptoms and prevention. (infos)
Norwalk Virus
Factsheet on the disease. (infos)
Food Safety Research Information Office: Norwalk Virus
Directory of press releases, articles, resources, and factsheets on the disease. (infos)
BioMed Central :A summertime peak of "winter vomiting disease": Surveillance of noroviruses in England and Wales, 1995 to 2002
Research article on the disease. (infos)