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Battling germs of the gym like MRSA
BOSTON, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- The gym synonymous with health and fitness can also harbor influenza, norovirus and Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a U.S. college brochure says. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - February 26, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Experts warn of gym germs
BOSTON, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- The gym, synonymous with health and fitness, can also harbor influenza, norovirus and Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a U.S. college brochure says. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - February 26, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Pre-existing Immunity to Norovirus GII-4 Virus-Like Particles Does Not Impair de Novo Immune Responses to Norovirus GII-12 Genotype
Viral Immunology , Vol. 0, No. 0. (Source: Viral Immunology)
Source: Viral Immunology - February 25, 2013 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: article Source Type: research

Prevalence of viruses in stool of premature neonates at a neonatal intensive care unit
ConclusionThe overall viral detection rate in stool of 5.7% (affecting 17% of neonates) indicates viral infections are an important health risk for premature infants in NICU. (Source: Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health)
Source: Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health - February 22, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Zin Naing, Benjamin Rayner, Ananthen Killikulangara, Krishna Vunnam, Steven Leach, Christopher J McIver, Gillian M Scott, Maria E Craig, Kei Lui, William D Rawlinson Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Hand Sanitizers: Do They Help Stop All Germs?
This study does not change my routine recommendation that people should use a hand sanitizer,” Glatt says. He sees them as especially useful when water is not available. In the study, published in the American Journal of Infection Control, CDC researchers looked at the use of hand sanitizers by the staff in 91 long-term care facilities. In those where the staff were equally or more likely to use the hand sanitizers over soap and water for routine hand hygiene, the chance of an outbreak was nearly six times greater. “It’s one study,” says Glatt. More research is needed, he and other experts say. So, ...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - February 20, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: mreal197 Tags: WebMD News Source Type: news

Norovirus: Protecting the VulnerableNorovirus: Protecting the Vulnerable
A new strain of norovirus is sweeping the US. How can you protect your most vulnerable patients? CDC Expert Commentary (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 19, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases Commentary Source Type: news

Human calicivirus diversity in wastewater in South Africa
ConclusionsMany NoV and SaV genotypes were detected in wastewater, demonstrating a high genetic diversity of HuCVs in the surrounding communities. Caliciviruses were characterised from several provinces in SA, indicating widespread occurrence in the country. Significance and Impact of the StudyThis study provides valuable new data on CVs circulating in SA, including the first data on SaV strains from wastewater in Africa. Environmental surveillance is especially important in countries like SA where outbreak reporting systems or routine HuCV surveillance is lacking.© 2013 The Authors Journal of Applied Microbiology © 2013...
Source: Journal of Applied Microbiology - February 16, 2013 Category: Microbiology Authors: T.Y. Murray, J. Mans, M.B. Taylor Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Health Tip: Help Prevent Norovirus
Wash your hands frequentlySource: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Norovirus Infections (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - February 14, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Health Tip: Help Prevent Norovirus
Title: Health Tip: Help Prevent NorovirusCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/14/2013 8:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/14/2013 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Hepatitis C General)
Source: MedicineNet Hepatitis C General - February 14, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Norovirus easy to catch, hard to kill
ATLANTA, Feb. 11 (UPI) -- Norovirus, incorrectly called the "stomach flu," and technically known as viral gastroenteritis, is appearing across the United States, health officials say. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - February 11, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Inactivation of Pathogenic Viruses by Plant-Derived Tannins: Strong Effects of Extracts from Persimmon (Diospyros kaki) on a Broad Range of Viruses.
In this study, we investigated the anti-viral effects of tannins on 12 different viruses including both enveloped viruses (influenza virus H3N2, H5N3, herpes simplex virus-1, vesicular stomatitis virus, Sendai virus and Newcastle disease virus) and non-enveloped viruses (poliovirus, coxsachievirus, adenovirus, rotavirus, feline calicivirus and mouse norovirus). We found that extracts from persimmon (Diospyros kaki), which contains ca. 22% of persimmon tannin, reduced viral infectivity in more than 4-log scale against all of the viruses tested, showing strong anti-viral effects against a broad range of viruses. Other tannin...
Source: Herpes - February 10, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ueda K, Kawabata R, Irie T, Nakai Y, Tohya Y, Sakaguchi T Tags: PLoS One Source Type: research

[Editorial] Foodborne illnesses: under surveillance
A new report, released on Jan 25 by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), gives a detailed analysis of the prevalence of foodborne illnesses in the USA between 2009 and 2010. The CDC defines foodborne illness outbreaks as two or more similar illnesses stemming from the ingestion of a common food source. More than 1527 outbreaks were recorded during the study period, with 1184 patients admitted to hospital and 23 deaths. The reported outbreaks were not confined to the usual bacterial suspects; norovirus was the most common cause of confirmed single-cause outbreaks, trumping salmonella and Escherichia coli. (Source: LANCET)
Source: LANCET - February 8, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: The Lancet Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Norovirus genotypes present in oyster and effluent from a wastewater treatment plant during the seasonal peak of infections in ireland, 2010.
This study demonstrates the diversity of NoV genotypes present in wastewater during a period of high rates of NoV infection in the community and highlights the potential for the environmental spread of multiple NoV genotypes. PMID: 23396337 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Applied and Environmental Microbiology)
Source: Applied and Environmental Microbiology - February 8, 2013 Category: Microbiology Authors: Rajko-Nenow P, Waters A, Keaveney S, Flannery J, Tuite G, Coughlan S, O'Flaherty V, Doré W Tags: Appl Environ Microbiol Source Type: research

RNA binding by human Norovirus 3C-like proteases inhibits proteaseactivity.
Abstract A highly active, fluorescence-based, in vitro assay for human Norovirus protease from genogroup I and II viruses was optimized utilizing as little as 0.25μM enzyme, pH 7.6, and substrate:enzyme of 50-100. Activity in Tris-HCl or sodium phosphate buffers was 2-fold less than HEPES, and 2-fold lower for buffer concentrations over 10mM. Protease activity at pH 7.6 was 73% (GI) or 63% (GII) of activity at the optimal pH 9.0. Sodium inhibited activity 2-3 fold, while potassium, calcium, magnesium, and manganese inhibited 5-10 fold. Differences in efficiency due to pH, buffer, and cations were due to changes in...
Source: Virology - February 8, 2013 Category: Virology Authors: Viswanathan P, May J, Uhm S, Yon C, Korba B Tags: Virology Source Type: research

Nasty strain of norovirus spreading
It's called the -- ew -- "winter vomiting disease." Here's what to do if your child comes down with the highly contagious bug. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - February 5, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Increased norovirus activity in Scotland in 2012 is associated with the emergence of a new norovirus GII.4 variant.
PMID: 23324428 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Euro Surveill)
Source: Euro Surveill - February 1, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Bennett S, Maclean A, Miller R, Aitken C, Gunson R Tags: Euro Surveill Source Type: research

Indications for worldwide increased norovirus activity associated with emergence of a new variant of genotype II.4, late 2012.
PMID: 23305715 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Euro Surveill)
Source: Euro Surveill - February 1, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: van Beek J, Ambert-Balay K, Botteldoorn N, Eden J, Fonager J, Hewitt J, Iritani N, Kroneman A, Vennema H, Vinje J, White P, Koopmans M, on behalf of NoroNet Tags: Euro Surveill Source Type: research

The efficiency of concentration methods used to detect enteric viruses in anaerobically digested sludge.
Abstract The presence of enteric viruses in biosolids can be underestimated due to the inefficient methods (mainly molecular methods) used to recover the viruses from these matrices. Therefore, the goal of this study was to evaluate the different methods used to recover adenoviruses (AdV), rotavirus species A (RVA), norovirus genogroup II (NoV GII) and the hepatitis A virus (HAV) from biosolid samples at a large urban wastewater treatment plant in Brazil after they had been treated by mesophilic anaerobic digestion. Quantitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was used for spiking experiments to compare the detecti...
Source: Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz - February 1, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Prado T, Guilayn Wde C, Gaspar AM, Miagostovich MP Tags: Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz Source Type: research

Sydney 2012 norovirus strain continues to spread globally
A new strain of norovirus known as Sydney 2012 has caused a significant number of acute outbreaks of the infection during the 2012–2013 winter season and continues to spread worldwide. (Source: MedWire News - Infectious Diseases)
Source: MedWire News - Infectious Diseases - January 31, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Lifecoach: is the 5:2 diet healthy?
Our health experts answer your questions. This week: the benefits and dangers of the 5:2 diet and dealing with dizziness. (Source: The Telegraph : Health Advice)
Source: The Telegraph : Health Advice - January 31, 2013 Category: Consumer Health Advice Tags: back pain weightlifting supplements lifecoach 5:2 diet norovirus food HEALTH ADVICE dizziness Source Type: news

New Strain Of Norovirus Spreading Quickly In U.S.
WebMD Medical News By Salynn Boyles Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD Jan. 24, 2013 — The flu is not the only highly contagious disease raging this winter. A new strain of norovirus is causing intestinal illness outbreaks across the country, the CDC confirmed today. Norovirus is often to blame when large numbers of people get sick on cruise ships or in schools, nursing homes, and other places where people live, work, or play in close quarters. CDC officials also reported a rise in outbreaks of sickness caused by drinking raw milk. The findings appear in the Jan. 25 issue of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Re...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - January 30, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: mreal197 Tags: WebMD News Source Type: news

What Food Made You Sick?
WebMD Medical News By Kathleen Doheny Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD Jan. 29, 2013 — Every year, about 48 million Americans — 1 in 6 — get a food-borne illness. Often, the culprit food is a mystery. Now, a new CDC report based on a decade of data offers the first comprehensive estimates of which foods are to blame. Produce accounts for nearly half of the illnesses, and the norovirus is often to blame. Norovirus causes about 20 million cases of “stomach flu” each year. A new strain is going around the U.S. Poultry is the food source with the most fatal infections. Salmonella and listeri...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - January 30, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: mreal197 Tags: WebMD News Source Type: news

CDC Confirms New Norovirus Strain Responsible for Outbreaks
The new GII.4 Sydney strain was detected in Australia in March 2012 and by December, was responsible for more than half of norovirus outbreaks in the United States. (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - January 30, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Molecular characterization of norovirus GII strains identified in Albania
This study aimed to characterize, by molecular analysis, the NoV GII strains detected in Albania during two time periods: in 2010 from the outbreak occurred in Ballsh and in 2002–2003 from sporadic cases of diarrhoea. A total of 21 Nov GII strains were characterized. The NoV GII.4 was genotyped more frequently and it was related closely to the pandemic variants recorded in GenBank. During 2002–2003, six NoV GII recombinant strains have been characterized. J. Med. Virol. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Journal of Medical Virology)
Source: Journal of Medical Virology - January 30, 2013 Category: Virology Authors: Domenica Donia, Fabian Cenko, Maurizio Divizia Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Sydney 2012 norovirus strain continues to spread globally
A new strain of norovirus known as Sydney 2012 has caused a significant number of acute outbreaks of the infection during the 2012–2013 winter season and continues to spread worldwide. (Source: MedWire News - Gastroenterology)
Source: MedWire News - Gastroenterology - January 29, 2013 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

Norovirus hitting U.S.
CNN's Nick Valencia reports on a new strain of norovirus found in the U.S. and the symptoms it causes. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - January 29, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Gupta: 'It is really contagious'
What you need to know about the new strain of norovirus spreading across the U.S. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - January 29, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Norovirus spread via food, hands, surfaces
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Jan. 28 (UPI) -- The new strain of norovirus -- dubbed the Ferrari of viruses because of how fast it passes through a group of people -- is very hard to kill, U.S. experts say. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - January 28, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Hand sanitizers won't kill norovirus
DOVER, Del., Jan. 28 (UPI) -- U.S. health officials say hand sanitizers are not effective against norovirus but they advise washing hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and water. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - January 28, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

An oral preparation of Lactobacillus acidophilus for the treatment of uncomplicated acute watery diarrhoea in Vietnamese children: study protocol for a multicentre, randomised, placebo-controlled trial
DiscussionThe existing evidence for the use of probiotics in treating acute watery diarrhoea seems to favour their use. However, the size of the effect varies across publications. An array of different probiotic organisms, doses, treatment durations, study populations, designs, settings, and aetiologies have been described. In this trial, we will investigate whether probiotics are beneficial as an adjuvant treatment for children with acute watery diarrhoea in Vietnam, with the aim of guiding clinical practice through improved regional evidence.Trial registration: Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN88101063 (Source: Trials)
Source: Trials - January 28, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Marion-Eliëtte KoladerHa VinhPham Ngoc TuyetCorinne ThompsonMarcel WolbersLaura MersonJames CampbellTran Ngoc DungHa Manh TuanNguyen Vinh ChauJeremy FarrarH van DoornStephen Baker Source Type: research

Norovirus infection in children admitted to hospital for acute gastroenteritis in Belém, Pará, Northern Brazil
Abstract Noroviruses are the leading cause of epidemic, non‐bacterial outbreaks of acute gastroenteritis, and are also a major cause of sporadic acute gastroenteritis in infants. The aim of the present study was to identify norovirus infections in children not infected by rotavirus admitted to hospital for acute gastroenteritis in Belém. A total of 348 fecal specimens were obtained from children with diarrhea aged less than 5 years, all of whom had tested negative for rotavirus, between May 2008 and April 2010. Fecal samples were screened for norovirus antigen using enzyme‐immunoassay (EIA). Specimens were subjected t...
Source: Journal of Medical Virology - January 28, 2013 Category: Virology Authors: Jones Anderson Monteiro Siqueira, Alexandre da Costa Linhares, Thaís Cristina Nascimento de Carvalho, Glicélia Cruz Aragão, Darleise de Souza Oliveira, Mirleide Cordeiro dos Santos, Maisa Silva de Sousa, Maria Cleonice Aguiar Justino, Joana D'Arc Perei Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Clinical Notes: New Norovirus Strain Appears
(MedPage Today) -- Most norovirus outbreaks seen recently in the U.S. were caused by a novel strain known as GII.4 Sydney, the CDC reported. Also this week: a name change is urged for polycystic ovary syndrome. (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - January 27, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news

New Norovirus Strain Causing Most Norovirus Outbreaks in United States
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Related MedlinePlus Page: Norovirus Infections (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - January 26, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Salmonella Cause of Most Foodborne-Illness Outbreaks: CDC
Food poisoning sickens millions of Americans each year, and most outbreaks are caused by salmonella-tainted foods or norovirus, federal health officials report. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Public Health)
Source: RWJF News Digest - Public Health - January 25, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Notes from the Field: Emergence of New Norovirus Strain GII.4 Sydney — United States, 2012
(Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report)
Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - January 25, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Man flu: an enigma wrapped in a damp towel | Stuart Jeffries
I'm not sure that research focusing on the preoptic nucleus will settle things – it's really a matter for the psychology of illnessIt's a truth universally acknowledged that men are pathetic. Around this time of year, the man in your life will get the merest sniffle and retire to bed until the middle of next month. He'll take all the toilet rolls, the box set of Game of Thrones and a punchably pitiful look that says, like some Vietnam vet, "You weren't there, man. You wouldn't understand." He'll also take his mobile phone, for reasons that will become clear in a moment.Meanwhile, you will continue heroically multitasking...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - January 25, 2013 Category: Science Authors: Stuart Jeffries Tags: Comment Infectious diseases Health guardian.co.uk Medical research Microbiology Society Flu Gender Science Comment is free Source Type: news

Man flu: an enigma wrapped in a damp towel
I'm not sure that research focusing on the preoptic nucleus will settle things – it's really a matter for the psychology of illnessIt's a truth universally acknowledged that men are pathetic. Around this time of year, the man in your life will get the merest sniffle and retire to bed until the middle of next month. He'll take all the toilet rolls, the box set of Game of Thrones and a punchably pitiful look that says, like some Vietnam vet, "You weren't there, man. You wouldn't understand." He'll also take his mobile phone, for reasons that will become clear in a moment.Meanwhile, you will continue heroically multitasking...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - January 25, 2013 Category: Science Authors: Stuart Jeffries Tags: Comment Infectious diseases Health guardian.co.uk Medical research Microbiology Society Flu Gender Science Comment is free Source Type: news

Snapshot: Worries about new norovirus + fed's $3 trillion baby + Panthers lose
South Florida weather Scattered clouds and a high near 77. National weather Light snow from Virginia to New York and moving into New England. Rain and drizzle possible in Atlanta. Today's talkers Health care officials are worried that the public may find it difficult to fight off the new Sydney strain of norovirus, which causes intestinal upset. The Fed's balance sheet has hit a record $3 trillion with the purchase of $85 billion in securities a month. Sources tell Bloomberg that Venezuela's… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Hospitals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Hospitals headlines - January 25, 2013 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Kevin Gale Source Type: research

New Norovirus Strain Behind Recent Outbreaks In U.S.
A new norovirus strain, known as GII.4 Sydney, has been identified as the main cause of norovirus outbreaks in the U.S. from September to December 2012. The finding came from the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report released this week by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). The new strain was first detected in Australia in march of last year, resulting in several outbreaks in that county, as well as many other nations. A team of CDC experts gathered and examined data through CaliciNet on norovirus strains linked to outbreaks in 2012 in the U.S... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - January 25, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Source Type: news

New Strain of Norovirus Spreading Quickly in U.S.
Title: New Strain of Norovirus Spreading Quickly in U.S.Category: Health NewsCreated: 1/25/2013 11:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/25/2013 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Hepatitis C General)
Source: MedicineNet Hepatitis C General - January 25, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

New Strain of Norovirus Spreading Quickly in U.S.
(Source: eMedicineHealth.com)
Source: eMedicineHealth.com - January 25, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news

Affinities of recombinant norovirus P dimers for human blood group antigens
Noroviruses (NoVs), the major cause of viral acute gastroenteritis, recognize histo-blood group antigens (HBGAs) as receptors or attachment factors. To gain a deeper understanding of the interplay between NoVs and their hosts, the affinities of recombinant P dimers (P2's) of a GII.4 NoV (VA387) to a library of 41 soluble analogs of HBGAs were measured using the direct electrospray ionization mass spectrometry assay. The HBGAs contained the A, B, H and Lewis epitopes, with variable sizes (2–6 residues) and different types (1–6). The results reveal that the P2's exhibit a broad specificity for the HBGAs and bind ...
Source: Glycobiology - January 25, 2013 Category: Biology Authors: Han, L., Kitov, P. I., Kitova, E. N., Tan, M., Wang, L., Xia, M., Jiang, X., Klassen, J. S. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Notes from the Field: Emergence of New Norovirus Strain GII.4 Sydney - United States, 2012.
This report documents the recent emergence of a new GII.4 strain, GII.4 Sydney, which caused most (53%) of the norovirus outbreaks reported through CaliciNet during September-December 2012. Continued surveillance will enable further assessment of the public health implications and significance of this new strain. PMID: 23344699 [PubMed - in process] (Source: MMWR Morb Mortal Wkl...)
Source: MMWR Morb Mortal Wkl... - January 25, 2013 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Tags: MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep Source Type: research

Surveillance for foodborne disease outbreaks - United States, 2009-2010.
Abstract Known pathogens cause an estimated 9.4 million foodborne illnesses annually in the United States. CDC collects data on foodborne disease outbreaks submitted by all states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico through CDC's Foodborne Disease Outbreak Surveillance System. Data reported for each outbreak include the number of illnesses, hospitalizations, and deaths; the etiologic agent; the implicated food vehicle; and other factors involved in food preparation and consumption. During 2009-2010, a total of 1,527 foodborne disease outbreaks (675 in 2009 and 852 in 2010) were reported, resulting in 29,444 ...
Source: MMWR Morb Mortal Wkl... - January 25, 2013 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Tags: MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep Source Type: research

New norovirus strain causing U.S. outbreak
ATLANTA, Jan. 24 (UPI) -- A new strain of norovirus first detected in Australia last March is causing outbreaks in the United States and other countries, officials say. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - January 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

New Strain of Norovirus Spreading Quickly in U.S.
The flu is not the only highly contagious disease raging this winter. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - January 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

New Norovirus Strain Hits USNew Norovirus Strain Hits US
New norovirus strains often trigger more cases of gastroenteritis, but the CDC says it is too early to assess the relative magnitude of this bug from Australia. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - January 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

CDC says new norovirus strain caused 140 outbreaks since September
New strain was blamed for a recent outbreak on the Queen Mary 2 where 204 passengers were sickened (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - January 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

CDC Researchers Spot Increase in New 'Stomach Bug' Strain
A norovirus from Australia caused majority of U.S. outbreaks at the end of 2012 Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Gastroenteritis, Norovirus Infections (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - January 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Salmonella Cause of Most Foodborne-Illness Outbreaks: CDC
Clean separate, cook and cool foods to stay safe, experts say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Foodborne Illness, Norovirus Infections, Salmonella Infections (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - January 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news