2003 Outbreak of Norovirus at the Employee Dining Room, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
An outbreak of diarrheal disease was identified involving concession employees of Yellowstone National Park. The investigation showed that the illness was associated with one particular employee dining room and was most likely the result of an ill, food service, employee. Norovirus was isolated from the stool of four employees.
Tags:
calicivirus, norwalk+virus, nlv, norwalk-like+virus, Yellowstone National Park, ill foodworker, ill foodhandlerOverview
| Outbreak began: | July 2003 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | WY |
| Pathogen: | Norovirus |
| Vehicle(s): | Ill foodhandler |
| Location(s): | Workplace cafeteria |
| Brand name(s): | Yellowstone National Park |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 30 |
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