Cluster of Norovirus Genogroup IX Outbreaks in Long-Term Care Facilities, Utah, USA, 2021.

ABSTRACT: We report 5 clustered acute gastroenteritis outbreaks in long-term care facilities in Utah, USA, that were linked to healthcare employees working at multiple facilities. Four outbreaks were caused by norovirus genotype GIX. We recommend continued norovirus surveillance and genotyping to determine contributions of this genotype to norovirus outbreaks.

SUBMITTER: Osborn B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9622255 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature