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Norovirus
- Discovery of Norovirus
- Viral Gastroenteritis and Norovirus
- Transmission of Norovirus
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Norovirus & Your Family
The following information about Norovirus (formerly known as Norwalk Virus) is provided by Pritzker | Ruohonen, a nationally-recognized law firm in the area of foodborne illness lawsuits. If you or someone you love has become seriously ill from Norovirus or any other foodborne illness, contact us for a free consultation regarding your legal rights and remedies. You can reach an attorney with food poisoning and Norovirus lawsuit experience by calling toll-free at 1-888-377-8900, e-mailing info@pritzkerlaw.com, or filling in our online consultation form.
Discovery of Norovirus
Norovirus, formerly known as Norwalk Virus, was discovered and named after a gastrointestinal illness outbreak in Norwalk, Ohio, in 1972. Like all other viruses (and unlike bacteria) Norovirus is extremely small and invades the cells of the human body to replicate itself using the cell's own material.
Viral Gastroenteritis and Norovirus
Norovirus can cause a condition called viral gastroenteritis. It is most likely that you or someone in your family has had viral gastroenteritis at some point. Norovirus symptoms include diarrhea, and can include nausea and vomiting.
The common cold is the only illness more common than viral gastroenteritis, and it is estimated that Norovirus causes one-third of all gastroenteritis cases. The Centers for Disease Control estimate that as many as 23 million people in the U.S. have a viral gastroenteritis illness each year.
Transmission of Norovirus
Although the human intestine is the only known natural environment of Norovirus, it can flourish nearly anywhere. Hospitals and nursing homes are among the most common places for Norovirus infections due to person-to-person contact with infected people.
Norovirus is transmitted from one person to another via unwashed hands, projectile vomiting or by other means. In many cases, people get the virus by swallowing water or food that has become contaminated with stool from someone who is infected. The food most commonly associated with Norovirus outbreaks is shellfish. Clams, oysters and other shellfish can become contaminated from raw sewage dumped by boaters. Water, ice, produce and ready-to-eat foods are also common sources of Norovirus infection.
In some very rare cases viral gastroenteritis caused by Norovirus can become serious enough to require hospitalization. If you or your family member has a severe case of this illness, you may want to contact your physician.
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Foodborne Outbreaks
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- Hepatitis A - La Mesa California Chipotle - Lawyer and Lawsuit: San Diego County hepatitis A outbreak
- Salmonella - Puffed Rice Recall and Puffed Wheat Recall: Malt-O-Meal cereal recall.
- Minnesota Salmonella - Milford Valley Farms Lawsuit: Frozen chicken product.
- Salmonella - Agropecuaria Montelibano Cantaloupe Recall: Cantaloupe from Honduras.
- Salmonella Litchfield Cantaloupe Lawsuit: Recall of Dole, Chiquita and other brands.
- Honolulu E. coli - Sekiya's Lawsuit and Lawyer: E. coli associated with Hawaii restaurant.
- Alabama E. coli - Church Supper: Outbreak associated with Eastern Shore Baptis Church.
- E. coli - Rochester Meat Company Recall and Lawsuit: Ground beef recall.
- E. coli - Jeno's and Totino's Pizza Recall and Lawsuit: Pepperoni on pizza.
- E. coli - Topps Recall and Lawsuit: Hamburger patty recall.
- E. coli - Cargill/Sam's Club Recall and Lawsuit: Ground beef patty recall.
- Listeria - Whittier Farms Recall and Lawsuit: Miscarriage and death linked to milk.
- Hawaii Salmonella - Tuna Recall and Lawsuit
- Salmonella - Safeway Ground Beef Recall and Lawsuit