2023 Outbreak of Norovirus at a University, Connecticut
In September 2023, public health officials in Connecticut investigated a foodborne illness outbreak of norovirus genogroup II associated with a school/college/university. Thirty-one people were ill. One person was hospitalized. No one died.
The vehicle of transmission was not reported.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | September 2023 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | CT |
| Pathogen: | Norovirus |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | University |
| Molecular test results: | GII.P8 GII.8 |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 31 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
Sources & documents
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