Cluster of Norovirus Genogroup IX Outbreaks in Long-Term Care Facilities, Utah, USA, 2021

Cluster of Norovirus Genogroup IX Outbreaks in Long-Term Care Facilities, Utah, USA, 2021

We report 5 clustered acute gastroenteritis outbreaks in long-term care facilities in Utah, USA, that were linked to healthcare employees working at multiple facilities. Four outbreaks were caused by norovirus genotype GIX. We recommend continued norovirus surveillance and genotyping to determine c...

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Main Authors: BreAnne Osborn, Chao-Yang Pan, April Hatada, Jennifer Hatfield, Jenni Wagner, Kelly Oakeson, Anna Montmayeur, Christina Morales, Jan Vinjé
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2022-11-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Norovirus
enteric infections
food safety
viruses
acute gastroenteritis
long-term care facilities
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/28/11/22-0842_article

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