Norwalk-like Viruses (Noroviruses)

- growth recently achieved - fecal-oral route of transmission --> foods contaminated with fecal matter - cause gastroenteritis - symptoms: vomiting and diarrhea, "stomach flu, winter vomiting disease" - shorter incubation period: 12-24 hrs - food vehicles: contaminated vegetables, shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels, cockles)