2011 Outbreak of Gastrointestinal Illness Among Passengers Onboard the MV Queen Mary II

The CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program reported an unknown outbreak among passengers onboard the Cunard Line's MV Queen Mary II in December 2011. In total 185 of 2,483 passengers and 29 of 1,234 crew members reported symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea.

Overview

Outbreak began:December 2011
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 Mary II
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:214

Sources & documents

Outbreak documents