2006 Outbreak of Norovirus at a Nursing Home, North Carolina
A confirmed outbreak of Norovirus occurred in a nursing home in North Carolina. The vehicle of infection was not described.
Tags:
calicivirus, norwalk+virus, nlv, norwalk-like+virus, senior care facilityOverview
| Outbreak began: | October 2006 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | NC |
| Pathogen: | Norovirus |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Nursing Home |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 39 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 4 |
Sources & documents
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