2010 Outbreak of Gastrointestinal Illness Among Passengers Onboard Cunard Cruise Line MV Queen Victoria

The CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program reported an outbreak of unknown etiology among passengers and crew onboard Cunard Cruise Line's MV Queen Victoria in January 2010. In total 168 of 1854 passengers and 19 of 983 crew members reported symptoms of vomiting and/or diarrhea.

Overview

Outbreak began:January 2010
Affected country:Other International
States/territories:NA
Pathogen:Gastrointestinal illness, not specified
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Cruise ship
Brand name(s):Cunard Line, MV Queen Victoria
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:187

Sources & documents

Outbreak documents