2011 Outbreak of Norovirus Linked to Recreational Water, Florida

Swimming in a recreational lake on April 23, 2011 in Glades County, Florida, was epidemiologically implicated as the source of an outbreak of Norovirus. A point source of exposure was likely. The reported symptoms, incubation, and duration of illness were consistent with Norovirus. Two people reported having gastrointestinal symptoms within 2 weeks prior to visiting the campground. Even though they felt well, it seemed likely that they could have shed virus into the lake water. There had been a report of someone having diarrhea prior to swimming. The person who was laboratory confirmed to be infected with Norovirus swam in the lake on April 22 and April 23.

Overview

Outbreak began:April 2011
Affected country:US
States/territories:FL
Pathogen:Norovirus
Location(s):Lake
Molecular test results:Genogroup II

Health impact

Total ill:29

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