Norovirus GII.17 overtakes GII.4 as the dominant strain in US outbreaks

A new norovirus strain is sweeping the US, dethroning the long-standing leader and reshaping the landscape of gastroenteritis outbreaks. Will GII.17 remain on top, or could another variant emerge next? Research: Increasing Predominance of Norovirus GII.17 over GII.4, United States, 2022–2025. Image Credit: Kateryna Kon / Shutterstock A recent study published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases … Read more

Sick from a nasty stomach bug? Moderna’s Norovirus vaccine might be the solution

Norovirus is on the rise again. However, it might be time that all your suffering from that particular virus came to an end. Because a Norovirus vaccine is on the horizon, and a well-known American pharmaceutical and biotechnology company Moderna has taken the lead.As per the data and statistics shared by the Centers for Disease … Read more

What Is Behind Norovirus Spikes This Season?

Norovirus cases continue to rise in the United States this winter, at levels higher than the same time period in previous years, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Current data from the CDC’s NoroSTAT monitoring system show 495 reported outbreaks during the period from August 1, 2024, … Read more