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==Overview==
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==Pathophysiology==
Viral gastroenteritis is a [[contagious]] illness. The viruses that cause gastroenteritis are spread through close contact with infected persons (for example, by sharing food, water, or eating utensils). Individuals may also become infected by eating or drinking contaminated food or beverages.
 
===Contamination===
Food may be contaminated by food preparers or handlers who have viral gastroenteritis, especially if they do not wash their hands regularly after using the bathroom. Shellfish may be contaminated by sewage, and persons who eat raw or undercooked shellfish harvested from contaminated waters may get [[diarrhea]]. Drinking water can also be contaminated by sewage and be a way for these viruses to spread.


==Pathology==
===Norovirus===
Norovirus is usually transmitted via the fecal oral route. Other rare transmission routes include:
*Airborne droplets from aerosolized  vomits on surfaces or objects that may be put in the mouth and person swallow , fomites (contaminated surfaces, objects, or substances) and transfer via contaminated foods and water. Although, presymptomatic viral shedding may occur, shedding usually begins with onset of symptoms and may continue for 2 weeks after recovery.
The highest risk of transmission is during the peak of symptoms, and during the first 3 days of the recovery phase. Noroviruses are highly contagious and as few as 10 viral particles may be sufficient to infect an individual.
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Norovirus

Norovirus is usually transmitted via the fecal oral route. Other rare transmission routes include:

  • Airborne droplets from aerosolized vomits on surfaces or objects that may be put in the mouth and person swallow , fomites (contaminated surfaces, objects, or substances) and transfer via contaminated foods and water. Although, presymptomatic viral shedding may occur, shedding usually begins with onset of symptoms and may continue for 2 weeks after recovery.

The highest risk of transmission is during the peak of symptoms, and during the first 3 days of the recovery phase. Noroviruses are highly contagious and as few as 10 viral particles may be sufficient to infect an individual.

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