University of Michigan Delta Delta Delta House Unknown 2010

Firefighters were called to the Delta Delta Delta Sorority House at the University of Michigan when a sudden onset of symptoms caused by Norovirus occurred. Three people were taken to the hospital, but it was unknown whether they were actually admitted to a hospital for care. A shared meal on October 23 was suspected as the source of the virus, although no specific food item was implicated. Person-to-person transmission could have played a role in disease spread.

Overview

Outbreak began:October 2010
Affected country:US
States/territories:MI
Pathogen:Norovirus
Vehicle(s):Person to person
Location(s):Sorority House
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:37

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