2013 Outbreak of Gastrointestinal Illness Among Passengers Onboard Cruise Ship MV Celebrity Solstice

The CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program reported an unknown outbreak among passengers onboard the Celebrity Solstice in April 2013. In total 183 of 2849 passengers and 2 of 1188 crew members reported symptoms of vomiting and/ or diarrhea.

Overview

Outbreak began:April 2013
Affected country:Other International
States/territories:NA
Pathogen:Gastrointestinal illness, not specified
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Cruise ship
Brand name(s):Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Solstice
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:185

Sources & documents

Outbreak documents