2012 Outbreak of Norovirus Associated with Food Served at a Birthday Party, Minnesota
In November 2012, Minnesota Department of Health staff investigated an outbreak of norovirus associated with consumption of food served at a birthday party. The complaint group had several common exposures during the incubation period. As a result, neither a vehicle nor the source of contamination was identified. However, based on the distribution of incubations, the exposure most likely occurred on November 24 at a restaurant or a bakery. Four party attendees met the outbreak case definition. No one was hospitalized and no one died. One stool specimen was positive for norovirus GII.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | November 2012 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | MN |
| Pathogen: | Norovirus |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | GII |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 4 |
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Sources & documents
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