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Emergence of new norovirus variants on spring cruise ships and prediction of winter epidemics

Authors :
Verhoef, Linda
Depoortere, Evelyn
Boxman, Ingeborg
Duizer, Erwin
van Duynhoven, Yvonne
Harris, John
Johnsen, Christina
Kroneman, Annelies
Le Guyader, Soizick
Lim, Wilina
Maunula, Leena
Meldal, Hege
Ratcliff, Rod
Reuter, Gabor
Schreier, Eckart
Siebenga, Joukje
Vainio, Kirsti
Varela, Carmen
Vennema, Harry
Koopmans, Marion
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases. Feb, 2008, Vol. 14 Issue 2, p238, 6 p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

In June 2006, reported outbreaks of norovirus on cruise ships suddenly increased; 43 outbreaks occurred on 13 vessels. All outbreaks investigated manifested person-to-person transmission. Detection of a point source was [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10806040
Volume :
14
Issue :
2
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.175285233