norovirus
noun
any of various single-stranded RNA viruses of the genus Norovirus, of the family Caliciviridae: the most common cause of epidemic viral gastroenteritis in humans.
noroviruses
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pluralof norovirus.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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It also could include tuberculosis bacteria, measles, seasonal flu, and the noroviruses that cause stomach bugs, Saif and others suggest.
From Science Magazine ● Oct. 18, 2022
While cholera is caused by bacteria, water transmits viruses too, including hepatitis A and E viruses, rotaviruses, noroviruses and polioviruses.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 1, 2022
Also, catching a norovirus doesn’t help you fight it off later, in part because there are many different types of noroviruses — catching one doesn’t protect you from the others.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 7, 2022
More importantly, though, noroviruses do not multiply in the stomach: They multiply in your intestines.
From Slate ● Jan. 16, 2017
“Cold and flu viruses can survive up to 72 hours on plastic surfaces,” said Dr. Gerba, while noroviruses can survive for two to four weeks.
From New York Times ● Mar. 2, 2011
