Norovirus vaccine near, researchers say
Hundreds of Boston residents and some Boston University students who ended up in the emergency room with the norovirus this winter may take comfort in a recent research breakthrough that may help prevent them from getting infected next year.
The first isolated lab culture of the norovirus human strain, often responsible for causing stomach flu, was produced by researchers from Arizona University, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Tulane University and the University of Arizona. The project, published this month in the Centers for Disease Control's Emerging Infectious Diseases journal, came after 30 years of failed attempts to isolate the virus.
Timothy Straub, lead researcher at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, said the research could eventually lead to a vaccine similar to a typical flu shot.
"[The new methods] may provide this critical link in developing new treatments and vaccines," he said.
Keep reading here
The first isolated lab culture of the norovirus human strain, often responsible for causing stomach flu, was produced by researchers from Arizona University, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Tulane University and the University of Arizona. The project, published this month in the Centers for Disease Control's Emerging Infectious Diseases journal, came after 30 years of failed attempts to isolate the virus.
Timothy Straub, lead researcher at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, said the research could eventually lead to a vaccine similar to a typical flu shot.
"[The new methods] may provide this critical link in developing new treatments and vaccines," he said.
Keep reading here
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Norovirus Blamed For Sickness At Local School
Posted on March 16, 2007 by Norovirus Lawyer
Norovirus may be to blame for dozens of illnesses as Sylvan Elementary in Alamance County. Full Story
Viruses are in sludge compost and reclaimed water which are used on some school grounds.
Water Reclamation Division - Water ReuseHow is reclaimed water used? Irrigation of lawns, golf courses, parks, school grounds, industrial/commercial landscapes, etc; Industrial and manufacturing ...
http://www.wilsonnc.org/Departments/PublicServices/WasteWaterTreatment/reuse.asp
North Carolina doesn't do biosolids or sludge compost. It permits residuals solids compost.
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/bims/reports/permits/renewalsWSRO.pdf