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Why are foodborne infections more common in the summer, and what are food safety practices that everyone should follow?

Prevention and treatment. The best defense against norovirus is to wash hands frequently, identify symptoms early and isolate if sick, according to Dr. Marc Siegel, clinical professor of medicine ...

Norovirus is a vomiting bug that can spread through contaminated food or water. It’s important to wash your hands thoroughly, as hand sanitizer alone cannot prevent the spread. According to the ...

Norovirus is highly contagious, with fewer than 100 particles enough to cause illness. It spreads through close contact, contaminated surfaces, and food prepared by infected individuals.

Norovirus cases reach unprecedented levels, medical experts uncover lesser-known symptoms and share vital prevention strategies for this highly contagious virus ...

Treatment of severe gastrointestinal symptoms, even when not identified as a particular "stomach bug" like norovirus, is typically focused on rest and hydration. How to tell the difference between ...

Norovirus is the leading cause of vomiting, diarrhea and foodborne illness in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Fresh and frozen berries have been linked to norovirus outbreaks for years, according to an FDA database, although these haven’t happened in imported berries in the U.S. in several years.