Norovirus, sometimes referred to as the winter vomiting bug in the UK and Ireland, is the most common cause of viral gastroenteritis in humans. It affects people of all ages.[1] The virus is transmitted by fecally contaminated food or water, by person-to-person contact,[2] and via aerosolization of vomited virus and subsequent contamination of surfaces.[3] Annually, norovirus is associated with 906,000 outpatient visits in industrialized countries, with 64,200 inpatientContinue reading “Norovirus causing gastroenteritis”