Emergence of New Norovirus Variants on Spring Cruise Ships and Prediction of Winter Epidemics

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 impossible because of limited investigation of initial outbreaks and data sharin...

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Main Authors: Linda Verhoef, Evelyn Depoortere, Ingeborg Boxman, Erwin Duizer, Yvonne van Duynhoven, John P. Harris, Christina Johnsen, Annelies Kroneman, Soizick Le Guyader, Wilina Lim, Leena Maunula, Hege Meldal, Rod Ratcliff, Gábor Reuter, Eckart Schreier, Joukje Siebenga, Kirsti Vainio, Carmen Varela, Harry Vennema, Marion Koopmans
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2008-02-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/14/2/06-1567_article