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norovirus

noun

nor·​o·​virus ˈnȯr-ə-ˌvī-rəs How to pronounce norovirus (audio)
: any of a genus (Norovirus) of small, round, single-stranded RNA viruses that includes a single species (species Norwalk virus) with various strains causing gastroenteritis in people and animals (such as cows, pigs, and dogs)
People spread the virus by eating food or drinking liquids that are contaminated with norovirus, touching surfaces or objects contaminated with norovirus and then touching their mouth or having direct contact with another person who is infected. Cherie Black

Note: In people, noroviruses cause gastroenteritis marked chiefly by sudden onset diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and abdominal cramps.

see norwalk virus

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The study by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that 21 people contracted Shigella bacteria and six others became sick with the norovirus after visiting the splash park at Tanganyika Wildlife Park in Goddard. CBS News, 8 Aug. 2022 The two outbreaks, which occurred days apart in June 2021, involved two different pathogens—Shigella bacteria and norovirus—and collectively sickened at least 27 people. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 5 Aug. 2022 In addition to the HIV mutation, there are only two others that are known: One for the norovirus, and another for a malaria parasite. Teresa M. Hanafin, BostonGlobe.com, 26 July 2022 Last year, for instance, rumors of a norovirus led my own trail family to skip shelters and steer clear of queasy friends. Outside Online, 20 Mar. 2020 Washington state officials on Tuesday said that 26 residents had reported norovirus-like symptoms after eating oysters from British Columbia since March 7. Kate Gibson, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2022 From August 2021 through the beginning of last month, the CDC reported 448 norovirus outbreaks. NBC News, 1 Apr. 2022 Hand-washing, cleaning surfaces and preparing food safely are recommended to prevent the norovirus. Mckenzie Sadeghi, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2021 Practicing proper hand hygiene, preparing food safely, thoroughly cleaning surfaces, utensils and counters, and washing laundry can prevent a norovirus infection, per the CDC. Mckenzie Sadeghi, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from English Norwalk virus + New Latin -o- + virus

First Known Use

2002, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of norovirus was in 2002
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