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 |
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| 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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