Unmanageable norovirus outbreak in a single resort located in the Dominican Republic

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作者：
Domenech-Sanchez, A. [1 ,2 ,3 ]
Juan, C. [2 ,3 ]
Perez, J. L. [2 ,3 ,4 ]
Berrocal, C. I. [1 ]
机构：
[1] Saniconsult Iberica SL, E-07009 Palma De Mallorca, Spain
[2] Univ Ias Islas Baleares, Area Microbiol, Palma De Mallorca, Spain
[3] Univ Ias Islas Baleares, Inst Univ Invest Ciencias Salud IUNICS, Palma De Mallorca, Spain
[4] Hosp Son Dureta, Microbiol Serv, Palma De Mallorca, Spain
来源：
CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION | 2011年 / 17卷 / 06期
关键词：
Control; gastroenteritis; hotel; norovirus; outbreak; VIRUS GASTROENTERITIS; HOTEL OUTBREAK; TRANSMISSION; INFECTION; NLV;
D O I：
10.1111/j.1469-0691.2010.03411.x
中图分类号：
R51 [传染病];
学科分类号：
100401 ;
摘要：
Noroviruses constitute an important cause of acute gastroenteritis, mainly in semi-closed populations such as hospitals, hotels and cruise ships. This study records the most important norovirus outbreak in the Dominican Republic in a single resort, with more than 800 people being affected in a 15-day period. Analysis of clinical and environmental samples demonstrated that norovirus was the aetiological agent responsible for the outbreak. Although enhanced hygiene and disinfection measures were achieved, the outbreak was only controlled after suspension of entry into the resort.
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