Norwalk virus

GPTKB entity

Statements (31)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:virus
gptkbp:affects humans
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Norovirus
gptkbp:category gptkb:virus
infectious disease agent
gptkbp:cause gastroenteritis
gptkbp:discoveredBy 1972
gptkbp:discoveredIn gptkb:Norwalk,_Ohio
gptkbp:family gptkb:Caliciviridae
gptkbp:genomeType single-stranded RNA
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Norovirus
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Norwalk virus
gptkbp:notableOutbreaks cruise ships
schools
nursing homes
gptkbp:prevention hand washing
proper food handling
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Sapovirus
gptkbp:structure icosahedral capsid
non-enveloped
gptkbp:symptom nausea
vomiting
diarrhea
stomach pain
gptkbp:transmission contaminated food
person-to-person contact
fecal-oral route
contaminated water
gptkbp:treatment supportive care
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Norovirus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5