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An acute norovirus gastroenteritis outbreak in a hospital / 中国医学科学院学报
Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae ; (6): 535-539, 2008.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-270655
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate and analyze a case of acute norovirus gastroenteritis outbreak in a hospital.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Data were collected through the on-the-spot investigation and faecal specimens were tested by polymerase chain reaction-reverse transcription (RT-PCR). Serum specimens were tested by Western blot.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The outbreak lasted 26 days. A total of 87 cases were reported, including 65 inpatients, 15 healthcare workers, 6 accompanies, and 1 pantryman. Twelve (60%) of 20 stool specimens were norovirus-positive by RT-PCR and 19 of 24 blood samples were norovirus-positive by Western blot. The outbreak was effectively controlled by isolating and treating the patients, extensive disinfection, and health education.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The gastroenteritis outbreak was caused by norovirus with unkown infection source.</p>
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Virology / China / Cross Infection / Epidemiology / Disease Outbreaks / Caliciviridae Infections / Norovirus / Gastroenteritis / Genetics Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: Chinese Journal: Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae Year: 2008 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Virology / China / Cross Infection / Epidemiology / Disease Outbreaks / Caliciviridae Infections / Norovirus / Gastroenteritis / Genetics Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: Chinese Journal: Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae Year: 2008 Type: Article