2006 Outbreak of Norovirus at a Law Enforcement Meeting Banquet, Wyoming
An outbreak of gastroenteritis was associated with a law enforcement meeting and banquet that was held in Douglas, Wyoming. Participants attended trainings at the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy (WLEA) and ate at a banquet provided by a local restaurant. One case patient tested positive for norovirus genogroup II. The epidemiologic investigation revealed that both direct and indirect (through food, beverage, or environmental surfaces) and person-to-person transmission propagated the infection. One participant and one beverage-handling employee were ill prior to the commencement of the meeting.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | December 2006 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | WY |
| Pathogen: | Norovirus |
| Vehicle(s): | Ill foodhandler, Person to person |
| Location(s): | Banquet |
| Brand name(s): | Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy |
| Molecular test results: | Genogroup II |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 50 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
Sources & documents
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