Friday, 27 July 2018

PRO/EDR> Norovirus - USA (ME), UK: summer outbreaks

Norovirus -- United States
When you hear the word norovirus, you may think of outbreaks associated with cruise ships or restaurants .... The highly contagious virus -- which causes vomiting, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal symptoms -- is known for its tendency to spread quickly in densely populated areas, as well as through contaminated food.
But an outbreak in Maine this month [July 2018] has brought to light another way this "stomach bug" can be passed from person to person: Scientists at the state's Center

Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://healthmap.org/ln.php?5930655&promed&0

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