Managing Norovirus Infections in Hospitals - Mosby's Nursing Suite

Managing Norovirus Infections in Hospitals - Mosby's Nursing Suite

Noroviruses are the leading cause of viral gastroenteritis, affecting an estimated 21 million people in the U.S. each year. This highly contagious virus can take a toll on a patient, producing nausea, acute-onset vomiting, watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and other problems. An outbreak can have a massive clinical impact, causing life-threatening complications for patients while disrupting healthcare facilities and impacting costs.