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norovirus
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norovirusnoun
The genus of a number of species of virus, family Caliciviridae, causing human gastroenteritis, of which Norwalk virus is the prototype.
Norovirus causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramping.
Etymology: Scientific, from Norwalk + virus.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Norovirus
A genus in the family CALICIVIRIDAE, associated with epidemic GASTROENTERITIS in humans. The type species, NORWALK VIRUS, contains multiple strains.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of norovirus in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of norovirus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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Many event organisers have also had to deal with Norovirus and other contagious diseases during the staging of events and this task force will help create guidelines to help reduce the risk of infection.
Boston College spokesman Jack Dunn:
Since late Sunday evening, more than 120 Boston College students have reported to Boston College Health Services with symptoms consistent with the norovirus.
While the symptoms are consistent with norovirus, we are still trying to confirm what made students ill, we hope to have more information in the next couple days.
Consistent with current public health alerts that norovirus and influenza are widespread in the general community in Australia's eastern states, New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland, proactive and successful steps were taken on board Sun Princess to limit any spread of the illness.
It looks like Norovirus. We're not 100 percent sure.
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