title: How to prevent the spread of norovirus.
abstract: Norovirus gastroenteritis is an easily transmitted acute illness that commonly breaks out in hospitals and community settings. It occurs particularly between November and April and often leads to hospitals closing wards. While isolating infected individuals can limit its spread, outbreaks cannot always be prevented. Stringent hygiene measures are vital to contain the virus.
authors.affiliation: Redbridge Primary Care Trust.
authors.forename: Gladys
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Xavier
mesh_terms: D017250:Caliciviridae Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000821:virology; D017714:Community-Acquired Infections / Q000517:prevention & control; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004196:Disease Outbreaks / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004739:England / Q000453:epidemiology; D005759:Gastroenteritis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000821:virology; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods*; D029322:Norovirus; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011159:Population Surveillance; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012621:Seasons; D014852:Wales / Q000453:epidemiology