2008 Outbreak of Norovirus at a School, Kansas
A confirmed outbreak of Norovirus occurred among people who had eaten sausage or pigs in a blanket at a school in Kansas. Pigs in a blanket in the USA usually refer to sausages that are wrapped with dough.
Tags:
calicivirus, norwalk+virus, nlv, norwalk-like+virus, pigs in a blanket, sausageOverview
| Outbreak began: | March 2008 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | KS |
| Pathogen: | Norovirus |
| Vehicle(s): | Sausage |
| Location(s): | School |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 92 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 2 |
Sources & documents
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