2006 Outbreak of Norovirus Linked to Watermelon, California
A confirmed outbreak of Norovirus occurred among people who had eaten watermelon in California. The exposure location was described only as "other."
Tags:
calicivirus, norwalk+virus, nlv, norwalk-like+virus, california, fruit, watermelonOverview
| Outbreak began: | July 2006 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | CA |
| Pathogen: | Norovirus |
| Vehicle(s): | Melon |
| Location(s): | Unknown |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 14 |
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