Management and prevention of norovirus outbreaks in hospitals
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Management and prevention of norovirus outbreaks in hospitals

Dinah Gould Professor in applied health, City University, London
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Noroviruses are highly contagious and have become the most common cause of infectious gastrointestinal disease in industrialised countries. This article explores the epidemiology of norovirus and discusses strategies for prevention and control in hospitals. The need for new, updated evidence-based guidelines is highlighted.

Nursing Standard. 23, 13, 51-56. doi: 10.7748/ns2008.12.23.13.51.c6732

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D.Gould@city.ac.uk

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This article has been subject to double blind peer review

Keywords :

Gastroenteritis - Norovirus - Outbreaks - Virus infection

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03 December 2008 / Vol 23 issue 13

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