Facts About Noroviruses on Cruise Ships: January 29, 2004

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Facts About Noroviruses on Cruise Ships: January 29, 2004

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January 29, 2004
By National Center for Environmental Health (U.S.). Division of Emergency and Environmental Health Services.
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National Center for Environmental Health (U.S.). Division of Emergency and Environmental Health Services.
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Noroviruses are a group of viruses (previously known as Norwalk-like viruses) that can affect the stomach and intestines. These viruses can cause people to have gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach and the large intestines. Gastroenteritis is sometimes called a calicivirus infection or food poisoning, even though it may not always be related to food
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Caliciviridae Infections Disease Outbreaks Gastroenteritis Norovirus Ships Travel
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2 numbered pages
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Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library
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