2005 Outbreak of Norovirus at a Family Banquet, Illinois

A March family dinner at a banquet facility led to a Norovirus outbreak. At least ten attendees became ill with the virus following the meal. An epidemiological investigation could not identify the food exposure responsible for the illnesses, but one food worker tested positive for the same genotype as the case-patients.

Overview

Outbreak began:March 2005
Affected country:US
States/territories:IL
Pathogen:Norovirus
Vehicle(s):Ill foodhandler
Location(s):Private event
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:20

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