Norovirus Research Paper

Have you ever gone on vacation and had it ruined because you got sick? Did you have vomiting and diarrhea? Then you might have had the Norovirus. It was first discovered in Norwalk, Ohio in 1968, which is how the virus got its name. The Norovirus is a virus in every part of the world, but can be deadly in developing countries. It can be deadly in developing countries because they do not have the means to take care of those who are sick.
The Norovirus is all around the world but studies have shown that it is common throughout Mexico, Chile, and South Africa. Most people have experienced the Norovirus at least once by the time they are five. The infection can usually spread through the food that we eat. Especially food that is not prepared properly. This includes food that was prepared or cooked in an unsanitary place. Because of this it is 21 million people are estimated to be contaminated by the infection every year and is also the cause of 50% of food borne illnesses.(Aron J Hall, Ben Lopman 2013) …show more content…
Most people do not even realize that they have the Norovirus. Since the symptoms are so common the virus is usually mistaken to be the stomach flu or food poisoning. In most countries the Norovirus is not a big deal, but in others it can be deadly. In countries like Mexico, South Africa and other developing countries the Norovirus can be deadly because they lack the proper equipment to help those who get sick from the virus. While in the United States, most people do not even know that they have the Norovirus because we have all of the things we need to get better in our own homes. (Aron J Hall, Ben Lopman

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