2009 Outbreak of Norovirus Among Cycle Oregon Participants, Oregon
An outbreak of Norovirus occurred in the final week of the 2009 Cycle Oregon event. The outbreak was spread person-to-person; there were no statistical associations of illness with food or water sources. There may have been a problem with availability of handwashing facilities. The numbers of ill increased during the week. Participants who used the Tent & Porter Service were found to have higher attack rates.
Tags:
calicivirus, norwalk+virus, nlv, norwalk-like+virus, person-to-person, Cycle OregonOverview
| Outbreak began: | September 2009 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | OR |
| Pathogen: | Norovirus |
| Vehicle(s): | Person-to-Person |
| Location(s): | Outdoor Event |
| Brand name(s): | Cycle Oregon |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 185 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
Sources & documents
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