2003 Outbreak of Norovirus Linked to Fruit, Florida
A confirmed outbreak of Norovirus was associated with eating fruit, specifically cantaloupe, pineapple, or bananas, at an unknown location in Florida.
Tags:
calicivirus, norwalk+virus, nlv, norwalk-like+virus, norovirus, melon, cantaloupe, bananas, pineappleOverview
| Outbreak began: | August 2003 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | FL |
| Pathogen: | Norovirus |
| Vehicle(s): | Fruit |
| Location(s): | Unknown |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 16 |
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Sources & documents
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