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International Surveillance System Suggests 2002 Gastroenteritis Outbreaks Arose From New Variant Norovirus (Pp 671, 682)
The increase in severe outbreaks of gastroenteritis in 2002-including the notorious outbreaks on US cruise ships-were probably a result of a new variant of norovirus, conclude authors of a study in this week's issue of THE LANCET. Ben Lopman from the UK Health Protection Agency and European... view more (2004-02-25)
Researchers use mass spectrometry to detect norovirus particles
Scientists have used mass spectrometry for decades to determine the chemical composition of samples but rarely has it been used to identify viruses, and never in complex environmental samples. view more (2006-04-07)
Vaccine for stomach flu may be possible, UNC research shows
Every year, millions of people are infected with noroviruses - commonly called "stomach flu" - often resulting in up to 72 hours of vomiting and diarrhea. While most people recover in a few days, the symptoms can lead to dehydration and - in rare cases, especially among the elderly and... view more (2008-02-14)
Norwalk virus: 'Cruise ship' illness challenging and costly to hospitals, too
A review of measures taken to address a 2004 outbreak of the highly infectious Norwalk virus at The Johns Hopkins Hospital has provided the first solid documentation of expenses and efforts in the United States to stop the infection from spreading among patients, staff and visitors. view more (2007-08-30)
Profile of the Aging Kidney: PLoS Biology Press Release
A Global View of Gene Expression in the Aging Kidney view more (2004-11-23)
New UNC experiments show very weak chlorine solutions can kill noroviruses
Chlorine solutions much weaker than previously believed can still be used to kill more than 99 percent of noroviruses, the chief cause of outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness around the world, a new University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study concludes. view more (2005-12-20)
If you don't want to fall ill this Christmas, then share a festive kiss but don't shake hands
We've all heard people say 'I won't kiss you, I've got a cold'. But a report just published warns that we may be far more at risk of passing on an infection by shaking someone's hand than in sharing a kiss. view more (2007-12-20)
New UD technology removes viruses from drinking water
University of Delaware researchers have developed an inexpensive, nonchlorine-based technology that can remove harmful microorganisms, including viruses, from drinking water. view more (2007-02-28)
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