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. 2008 Oct;30(5):535-9.

[An acute norovirus gastroenteritis outbreak in a hospital]

[Article in Chinese]
Qian Xu  1 , Lin-Na Lang, Jing Zhang, Yuan Qian, Li-Ping Jia, Zheng Zhang, Qin-Huan Wang
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  • PMID: 19024380

[An acute norovirus gastroenteritis outbreak in a hospital]

[Article in Chinese]
Qian Xu et al. Zhongguo Yi Xue Ke Xue Yuan Xue Bao. 2008 Oct.

Abstract

Objective: To investigate and analyze a case of acute norovirus gastroenteritis outbreak in a hospital.

Methods: 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.

Results: 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.

Conclusion: The gastroenteritis outbreak was caused by norovirus with unkown infection source.

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