Norovirus Experts Gather In London on Nov. 25h
An international conference for sharing experiences and updates on current knowledge of the Norovirus and managing outbreaks in both clinical and community settings is set for Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009 in London.
Sponsor of the one day event is the Royal Society for Public Health.
"Norovirus used to be known as the 'winter vomiting virus,' but now could claim the title of the 'cruise ship bug,' given it's prolificacy in that environment," the sponsors write, "Norvirus is known for its dominance of the gastrointestinal infection statistics and its ability to close down hospital wards or hotels when it strikes."
Speakers will include Norovirus experts from the United States, England, and Ireland. It will include focuses on managing outbreaks in large hotels and holiday camps, and cruise ships in addition to cleaning the environment and control the spread of the virus across borders.
Norovirus accounts for 50 percent of worldwide foodborne gastroenteritis (diarrhea and vomitting) outbreaks. It accounts for an estimated 23 million illnesses annually in the U.S.
For more information and registration go to the Booking Form for: Norovirus: An On going Challenge.
