Enteritis due to Norovirus

Definition:

Enteritis due to Norovirus is a major nonbacterial gastroenteritis worldwide. Norovirus is one of five genera of the family Caliciviridae of +ssRNA viruses. Human norovirus, previously known as Norwalk virus, was first identified during an outbreak of gastroenteritis in Norwalk, Ohio, USA. Noroviruses are currently categorized into at least seven genogroups (GI-GVII) that are further divided into more than 40 genotypes. Genogroup GI, GII, and GIV viruses infect humans. Human Noroviruses are primarily transmitted by the fecal-oral route, either by person-to-person contact, or by ingestion of contaminated food or water. Moreover, they significantly contribute to foodborne diseases.

References:

[1]. Elizabeth Robilotti, et al. Norovirus. Clin Microbiol Rev. 2015 Jan;28(1):134-64. [Content Brief]

[2]. Kirsten Mattison, et al. Human noroviruses in swine and cattle. Emerg Infect Dis. 2007 Aug;13(8):1184-8. [Content Brief]

[3]. Nele Villabruna, et al. Animals as Reservoir for Human Norovirus. Viruses. 2019 May 25;11(5):478. [Content Brief]

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