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
Dans Chinois
| 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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Disponible
Indice:
WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Virologie
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Chine
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Infection croisée
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Épidémiologie
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Épidémies de maladies
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Infections à Caliciviridae
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Norovirus
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Gastroentérite
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Génétique
Limites du sujet:
Adolescent
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Adulte
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Adulte très âgé
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Aged80
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Femelle
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Humains
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Mâle
Pays comme sujet:
Asie
langue:
Chinois
Texte intégral:
Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae
Année:
2008
Type:
Article
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