Norovirus - hospital: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

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Norovirus - hospital

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Norovirus is a virus (germ) that causes an infection of the stomach and intestines.Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain.
There are many viruses that belong to the norovirus group. This group of viruses spreads very easily. Outbreaksin health care settings occur rapidly and can be hard to control.