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Norovirus
Norovirus, also known as the Norwalk Virus, is an RNA-based viral infection of the small intestine. It's structure consists of a major structural protein, a minor capsid protein, RNA genomes, and an amourphous surface.
Symptoms
Transmission, Treatment, and Prevention
Norovirus's symptoms generally include nausea, vomiting, diarrhia, abdominal pain, loss of taste, fatigue, weakness, lethargy, aches, fevers, and eventually gastroenteritis.,
Norovirus is mainly transmitted via contaminated food. It's mild treatment is common home treatment however extreme cases call for hospitalization. Prevention can be done by sufficient heating and chlorox based detergents, but simply assuring your food is contaminant free and your utensils and dishes are appropriately cleaned is enough.
