Module 39NorovirusDescribe virion and genome, as usual- Small- no genome- naked virus- single strand + RNA- no viral polymeraseOutline the routes of transmission- spreads from direct contact- food- oral fecal-Explain why norovirus is so very commonits so stable, spreads quickly, easily spread when in close contactList the symptoms (all three)- emesis- diarrhea- generalized unwell feelingIdentify a few methods of preventionHand washing wash objects touched by infected peopleHepatitis ADescribe virion and genome, of course- naked- small- single strand + rnaCompare and contrast Hepatitis A virus and Hepatitis B virushep b is enveloped, hep a is naked and stableList sources of the virus and how it is spread- contaminated food or water- fecal oral route- direct close contactIdentify the reason for declining case numbers in the USvaccinesDescribe definitive symptoms of hepatitis- nausea- emesis- abd pain- jaundice- dark urineOutline steps to prevent infection and spread- wash hands- avoid sex w infected people- doing share
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