norovirus

GPTKB entity

Statements (37)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:virus
gptkbp:affects humans
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Norwalk_virus
gptkb:winter_vomiting_bug
gptkbp:cause gastroenteritis
gptkbp:common_outbreak_location cruise ships
restaurants
schools
nursing homes
gptkbp:duration_of_illness 1-3 days
gptkbp:enveloped no
gptkbp:family gptkb:Caliciviridae
gptkbp:firstReported gptkb:Norwalk,_Ohio
1972
gptkbp:genomeType single-stranded RNA
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Norovirus
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label norovirus
gptkbp:incubation_period 12-48 hours
gptkbp:notableFeature genetic diversity
can survive on surfaces for weeks
highly contagious
resistant to many disinfectants
gptkbp:order gptkb:Calicivirales
gptkbp:prevention hand washing
disinfection of surfaces
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:vaccineAvailable no
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Gastroenteritis
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5