Viral gastroenteritis due to Norovirus

Infection Prevention and Control Team

Viral gastroenteritis, caused by Small Round Structured Viruses (SRSVs) is a frequent cause of diarrhoea and vomiting in the community and the commonest cause of outbreaks of gastroenteritis in hospitals. These viruses are also known as winter vomiting disease, gastric ’flu, and Norovirus.

November 2021

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