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Emerging Infectious Diseases
New emerging infectious diseases study findings have been reported from L. Verhoef et al
March 25th, 2008
According to recent research published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, "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 sharing. The most probable explanation for these outbreaks is increased norovirus activity in the community, which coincided with the emergence of 2 new GGII.4 variant strains in Europe and the Pacific. As in 2002, a new GGII.4 variant detected in the spring and summer corresponded with...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-03-25)
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