In 1972, he identified the first norovirus, initially called Norwalk virus. Noroviruses are now recognized as a major cause of epidemic diarrhea in adults worldwide. In 1973, Dr. Kapikian and his ...

" Signs and symptoms usually begin 12 to 48 hours after your first exposure to a norovirus and last 1 to 3 days," noted the ...

Gastrointestinal illnesses, including noroviruses, are on the upswing this winter. Although cruises account for fewer than 1% ...

Norovirus, often dismissed as a simple stomach bug, presents a complex array of symptoms that extend far beyond the commonly known digestive issues. While most people associate the virus with ...

Nearly 120 people on board a cruise ship that departed from Florida this month have become ill with norovirus, according to a ...

More than 100 passengers and crew onboard a cruise ship that sailed out of Florida have gotten sick with norovirus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

This norovirus case marks the seventh gastrointestinal illness outbreak on cruises this year that reached the CDC's threshold for public notification.

Norovirus is spread by contact with the virus on surfaces, in food or by touching a person who has the virus. It doesn't take much virus to infect someone new, making it highly contagious.

But while you might know someone who’s had norovirus, their symptoms may not be the best indicator of what your symptoms could look like with the virus. “It really can vary by person.

The number of people in hospital with norovirus is climbing, hitting another high this winter, according to the latest NHS data. An average of just under 1,000 beds were filled every day last week ...

BAY COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - Mid-Michigan is in the peak season for norovirus, a gastrointestinal virus that causes stomach issues. The Bay County Health Department says norovirus is highly ...