A large cruise ship must end its current voyage early due to an outbreak of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea among its passengers. Your laboratory is asked to help process stool samples to determine the causative agent of the outbreak. You suspect the causative agent to be

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Norovirus is a common cause of gastroenteritis outbreaks on cruise ships, characterized by symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

A Large Cruise Ship Must End Its Current Voyage Early