Stomach bug,” “cruise-ship virus,” “winter vomiting disease”—all are nicknames for norovirus, the top cause of vomiting, ...
“Commonly known as the stomach flu, norovirus has been around forever, and has become the leading cause of gastroenteritis or ...
One of the ways that it spreads is through a common (and gross) symptom: projectile vomiting, which is one sure-fire way for ...
This fall saw an unusually high number of cases of “walking” or mycoplasma pneumonia, a mild pneumonia that typically causes ...
Four illnesses are filling Minnesota hospitals, and health leaders are warning you that Minnesota is dealing with a ...
A newer strain of norovirus, called GII.17[P17] makes up the majority of outbreaks nationwide, according to CDC data.
Norovirus can survive quite well on surfaces, bathroom fixtures, countertops, doorknobs and any other items commonly touched.
Norovirus can survive on surfaces for weeks, and health officials say the virus can defeat most household cleaners. The ...
Cases of various illnesses are on the rise as snow and cold weather keep people indoors. Outbreaks of norovirus, also called ...
"It is too early to tell if this strain is associated with more severe norovirus disease but likely lower population immunity is the reason for the early surge of an otherwise seasonal increase of ...