Norovirus

Question 1

Describe the structure of the norovirus

Answer 1

Small, non-enveloped single stranded RNA virus

Question 2

What is the norovirus a major cause of?

Answer 2

Acute gastroenteritis outbreaks

Question 3

How is the norovirus transmitted?

Answer 3

• Mainly faecal-oral
• Respiratory

Question 4

How is the norovirus managed?

Answer 4

Supportive treatment eg IV fluids

Question 5

What investigations are carried out for the norovirus?

Answer 5

• ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay)
• Stool sample