Causes Of Norovirus

Person To Person

Although it has long been thought norovirus could only spread through contaminated surfaces and water, new research indicates it can travel from person to person. Norovirus is so small that it can be carried in the air for several meters. Contracting the virus in this manner is most common in shared spaces where there are many individuals, including hospitals, nursing homes, and rehabilitation centers. The revelation that norovirus can be transmitted is relatively new and preventative measures to contain the spread have not yet been discovered. Researchers are currently looking into the use of filtration devices and face masks designed specifically to capture bacteria as small as norovirus.

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