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Notorious 'winter vomiting bug' rising in California. A new norovirus strain could make it worse
The GII.17 subvariant now causes about 75% of norovirus outbreaks nationally, with test positivity rates rising to 14.08% in the Western U.S., the CDC reports.
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Notorious 'winter vomiting bug' rising in California. A new norovirus strain could make it worse
LOS ANGELES — The dreaded norovirus — the "vomiting bug" that often causes stomach flu symptoms — is climbing again in California, and doctors warn that a new subvariant could make even more people sick this season.
“Winter Vomiting Disease” Surges Early as New Strain Takes Over
Health professionals are noting a surge in a norovirus called “winter vomiting disease,” which spreads through contaminated food and water. New federal monitoring shows the virus gaining traction weeks ahead of its typical seasonal curve. Wastewater data tracked by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates infections are accelerating nationwide, with several regions reporting unusually high activity for early winter. Louisia…
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