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norovirus
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nor·o·vi·rus (nôr-vrs)
n.
A single-stranded RNA virus in the genus Norovirus of the family Caliciviridae, formerly called Norwalk virus, that causes acute gastroenteritis.


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People visiting family and friends in Dewsbury District Hospital and Pinderfields General Hospital, Wakefield, have been temporarily restricted to control the spread of a winter vomiting virus which causes diarrhoea and sickness.
Visitors must stay away by Huddersfield Daily Examiner (Huddersfield, England)
Recent high levels of flu and the winter vomiting virus 'Norovirus' are thought to have contributed significantly to the increase in people seeking emergency services, despite the fact that both conditions only warrant a trip to A&E in the most extreme cases.
Treatment advice is issued to patients by Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough, England)
Although it's pretty unpleasant, the average person can take a dose of winter vomiting virus in their stride.
Your Life: Dear Miriam - Wash off winter's vomiting virus; HEALTH by The Mirror (London, England)
 
 
 
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