2012 Outbreak of Norovirus Linked to Oysters, Louisiana
Fourteen people became ill with Norovirus after eating oysters at a New Orleans restaurant. The Gulf Coast area where the oysters were harvested was closed down. The people who reported illness ate at the restaurant on April 28 and 29. No hospitalizations were reported.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | April 2012 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | LA |
| Pathogen: | Norovirus |
| Vehicle(s): | Oysters |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 14 |
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Sources & documents
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