An outbreak of norovirus gastroenteritis associated with asymptomatic food handlers in Kinmen, Taiwan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In February 2015 an outbreak of gastroenteritis occurred in a distillery in Kinmen, Taiwan. At least 450 affected employees developed the symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting after attending a lunch banquet on 6 February. Epidemiological, laboratory and environmental investigations were conducted to identify the agent and source of this outbreak.

Methods

A case-control study was carried out among lunch attendees from the distillery. Using a semi-structured questionnaire, food and beverage consumption in the lunch banquet was assessed, as well as demographic and clinical data of the exposed people. An outbreak case was defined as a diner who developed at least three following symptoms: diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, nausea, chills and/or weakness in the 72 h foll

SUBMITTER: Chen MY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4855483 | biostudies-literature | 2016 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature