Diseases and Conditions

Norovirus infection

Risk factors

Risk factors for becoming infected with norovirus include:

  • Eating in a place where food is handled improperly
  • Attending preschool or a child care center
  • Living in close quarters, such as in nursing homes
  • Staying in hotels, resorts, cruise ships or other destinations with many people in close quarters
  • Having contact with someone who has norovirus infection