2012 Outbreak of Norovirus Among Patrons of Lupita's Mexican Restaurant, Topeka, Kansas

In January 2012, public health officials in Kansas learned of multiple dining parties who became ill after eating at Lupita's Mexican Restaurant located in Topeka, Kansas. The implicated meal date was January 20. Twelve outbreak associated cases were identified. No one was hospitalized and no one died. Stool collection kits were offered but no one submitted specimens for laboratory testing. Based on symptoms, incubation time and duration of illness, investigators concluded the outbreak was most likely attributable to norovirus. The vehicle of transmission could not be confirmed.

Overview

Outbreak began:January 2012
Affected country:US
States/territories:KS
Pathogen:Norovirus
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Restaurant
Brand name(s):Lupita's Mexican Restaurant
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:12

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