Which virus is known for being transmitted person to person via the fecal-oral route?

Norovirus is well-known for its efficient transmission from person to person via the fecal-oral route. This virus is highly contagious and often spreads quickly in crowded environments, such as cruise ships, schools, and nursing homes. The transmission occurs when an infected person contaminates surfaces, food, or water, and then uninfected individuals ingest the virus, often after touching contaminated surfaces and then their mouth.

Norovirus is particularly resilient, capable of surviving on surfaces for long periods, which contributes to its ability to cause outbreaks. The virus can also be present in the vomit and stool of infected individuals, making it easy to spread through inadequate hand hygiene or contaminated food.

Other options include pathogens that can be associated with foodborne illness, but they typically do not spread as effectively person to person in a fecal-oral manner as norovirus does. Bacillus cereus and Clostridium perfringens are mostly associated with food poisoning caused by improper food handling or cooking rather than direct person-to-person transmission. Hepatitis A is also transmitted via the fecal-oral route but is less common as an immediate outbreak compared to norovirus, especially in settings where hygiene practices are poor. However, norovirus is far more notorious for its rapid