1999 Outbreak of Norovirus at a Restaurant Linked to Consumption of Melon, Iowa
A confirmed outbreak of Norovirus was associated with eating cantaloupe, honeydew melon, or watermelon while at a restaurant in Iowa.
Tags:
calicivirus, norwalk+virus, nlv, norwalk-like+virus, watermelon, cantaloupe, Honeydew Melon, melon, fruitOverview
| Outbreak began: | June 1999 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | IA |
| Pathogen: | Norovirus |
| Vehicle(s): | Melon |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 61 |
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Sources & documents
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