Factors driving norovirus transmission in long-term care facilities: A case-level analysis of 107 outbreaks

Factors driving norovirus transmission in long-term care facilities: A case-level analysis of 107 outbreaks

Norovirus is the most common cause of gastroenteritis outbreaks in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) in the United States, causing a high burden of disease in both residents and staff. Understanding how case symptoms and characteristics contribute to norovirus transmission can lead to more informed...

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Main Authors: Yangping Chen, Benjamin A. Lopman, Aron J. Hall, Anita K. Kambhampati, Lynn Roberts, Jordan Mason, Kelley Vilen, Ellen Salehi, Angela Fraser, Carly Adams
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-03-01
Series:Epidemics
Subjects:
Norovirus
Outbreaks
Long-term care facilities
Transmission dynamics
Risk factors
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1755436523000075

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