Development of potent antivirals for the treatment and prophylaxis of norovirus infections. KU Leuven
Noroviruses are the main cause of epidemic and sporadic gastroenteritis, and the ‘Number 1’ of foodborne illness worldwide. This pathogen is highly contagious and accounts for >50% of these outbreaks with known etiology. Reports on such events are numerous, affect all age groups and frequently hit the headlines. Long-term care facilities, hospitals, schools, restaurants and cruise ships are regularly hit, often requiring them to be ...