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9. Drinking Contaminated Water

Another possible cause of norovirus is water that has become contaminated with norovirus particles. Luckily, most water is now effectively treated with an array of procedures, some that involve chemicals, such as chlorine in swimming pools. In most cases this is sufficient to kill any lingering virus; however, in other cases, viral particles can find their way into your drinking cup. This is much more likely if you live in a developing country that doesn't have access to clean drinking water. If you visit such an area, carry portable water cleaning tablets. If you drink contaminated water, you may notice acute diarrhea soon after, as well as vomiting.

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