2001 Outbreak of Norovirus at a Restaurant, Wyoming

In October 2001, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) was notified of six cases of acute gastroenteritis among persons who dined at a tourist restaurant in a historic mining community in central Wyoming. Additional cases were subsequently identified. A retrospective cohort study showed that consumption of the restaurant's tap water was associated with illness. Well water samples revealed the presence of fecal coliforms. Norovirus genogroup I was detected in three out of three stool samples and one well water sample.

Overview

Outbreak began:October 2001
Affected country:US
States/territories:WY
Pathogen:Norovirus
Vehicle(s):drinking water
Location(s):Restaurant
Molecular test results:Genogroup I

Health impact

Total ill:84

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