A recent article published in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology suggests that some dogs can mount an immune response against Human Norovirus. making them potential reservoirs and sources for this virus which has been implicated in a number of gastroenteritis outbreaks of late, most prominently amongst cruise ship passengers and crews.However, this is too early … Continue reading Human Norovirus: Can it spread from dogs?
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Norovirus Behind Outbreak on Cruise Ship
The passengers and crew on board the cruise ship "Legend of the Seas" were hit by a spate of gastrointestinal symptoms, manifesting as diarrhea and vomiting, caused by Norovirus. In the past few months the CDC has verified five cruise ship outbreaks, in four of which Norovirus was implicates as the causative organism. The cause … Continue reading Norovirus Behind Outbreak on Cruise Ship
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