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CDC's respiratory and enteric viruses branch: www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/revb/gastro/norovirus.htm.


This site gives a brief definition of the term "noroviruses Noroviruses Definition

Noroviruses are a group of related, single-stranded RNA (ribonucleic acid) viruses that cause acute gastroenteritis in humans.
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persons involved in the handling of, for example, circus animals. Includes grooms, milkers, herdsmen, strappers. Used mostly in referring to persons handling animals for show or auction.
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Date:Dec 1, 2003
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