Norwalk gastroenteritis: A viral (Norwalk virus) infection that is transmitted through fecal-oral contact which can happen through eating contaminated food or drinking contaminated water. Symptoms are usually relatively mild. The incubation period is 18-72 hours. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Norwalk gastroenteritis is available below.
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Prognosis for Norwalk gastroenteritis: spontaneous recovery occurs within 1-2 days
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