Pink quartz is a rare, translucent or transparent variety of quartz that exists in many of the same pink tones as its rose cousin, but the pink version forms crystals while rose quartz does not. Pink quartz is rare, so don't expect to see if in jewelry stores.
There is no specific treatment for norovirus. Fortunately, the disease is self-limited and simple supportive measures are sufficient to care for most people unless they become dehydrated. Outbreaks can occur almost anywhere in the world. In 2012, a new strain named GII.4 Sydney was identified.
Received 11 May 2005, Revised 26 July 2005, Accepted 20 August 2005, Available online 6 September 2005. Noroviruses are positive strand RNA viruses that have received increased attention in recent years because their role as etiologic agents in acute gastroenteritis outbreaks is now clearly established. Much has been learned about the epidemiology of these viruses and the extent of genetic diversity among circulating strains.