pathogen identified between Brescia and Trento

The norovirus It is a very common and contagious virus. It causes some very annoying things gastroenteritis acute and is therefore considered a serious problem in the field of food safety. He is responsible for what we usually call “stomach flu” or “intestinal virus” which causes stomach cramps and forms of diarrhea, but also vomiting and fever. Infections caused by norovirus occur above all in “crowded” contexts, in hospitals, retirement homes, schools or, typically, in confined environments, such as commercial and cruise ships.

We are talking about it because an ordinance from the mayor of Ponte di Legno (between Brescia and Trento), has banned drinking tap water due to some cases of gastroenteritis in the Passo Tonale area.