Norwalk Virus

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Norwalk Virus

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= Overview =
 * Small round structured virus

History and Symptoms
Presents as:
 * Mild febrile illness with watery diarrhea or
 * Severe febrile illness with vomiting, HA, etc.
 * First symptoms usually cramps and/or nausea
 * Most have both vomiting and diarrhea but can have either
 * HA
 * T 101-102
 * myalgias
 * malaise in about 50%

Acknowledgements
The content on this page was first contributed by: Stephen Wiviott, M.D.

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