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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
For the first time, 57 norovirus cases have been suspected in which city?
A
Alappuzha
B
Palakkad
C
Ernakulam
D
Thrissur
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The prototype norovirus was first identified as the cause of a gastroenteritis outbreak in Norwalk, Ohio, in 1968 (1).

Detailed explanation-2: -The most commonly reported setting for norovirus outbreaks in the United States and other industrialized countries is healthcare facilities, including long-term care facilities and hospitals. Over half of all norovirus outbreaks reported in the United States occur in long-term care facilities.

Detailed explanation-3: -Infected food workers are frequently the source of outbreaks, often by touching ready-to-eat foods, such as raw fruits and vegetables, with their bare hands before serving them. However, any food served raw or handled after being cooked can become contaminated with norovirus.

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