Research Notes on Norovirus and Oysters
Norovirus causes gastroenteritis or more commonly known as stomach flu. Consumption of raw or insufficiently steamed oysters infected with the norovirus has been found to cause cases of food-borne illnesses. It is encouraged to avoid eating raw oysters that may have been harvested in contaminated waters.
Top Resources on Norovirus and Oysters
- American Society of Microbiology: How Does Norovirus Accumulate in Oysters?
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention: Can Norovirus Infections be Prevented?
- Planet Ark: Oysters Worldwide Contaminated with Norovirus
- US Food and Drug Administration: FDA Investigating Norovirus Outbreak Linked to Oysters (December 12, 2006)
- All Headline News: Louisiana Oysters Contaminated With Norovirus, FDA Warns (December 30, 2007)
- PubMed Central: Detection and genetic characterization of norovirus in oysters from China and Japan
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