Norwalk Agent Is

Question

Norwalk agent is
A)a Calicivirus.
B)transmitted oral-fecally.
C)sometimes acquired from contaminated water and shellfish.
D)a common enteric virus of gastroenteritis.
E)All of these choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

All of these choices are correct. Norwalk agent, also known as norovirus, is a Calicivirus that is transmitted oral-fecally and is a common cause of gastroenteritis. It is often associated with outbreaks in settings such as cruise ships, nursing homes, and schools. It can also be acquired from contaminated water and shellfish.