Emergence of norovirus GI.2 outbreaks in military camps in Singapore

Emergence of norovirus GI.2 outbreaks in military camps in Singapore

Background: Simultaneous acute gastroenteritis (AGE) outbreaks occurred at two military camps. This study details the epidemiological findings, explores possible origins, and discusses preventive measures. Methods: Investigations included attack rate surveys, symptom surveys, hygiene inspections, a...

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Main Authors: Zheng Jie Marc Ho, Gunalan Vithia, Ching Ging Ng, Sebastian Maurer-Stroh, Clive M. Tan, Jimmy Loh, Tzer Pin Raymond Lin, Jian Ming Vernon Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-02-01
Series:International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Disease outbreaks
Norovirus
Military personnel
Epidemiology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S120197121401741X

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