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ViralInfectionsRotavirusSalmonellaMillion cases of acute gastroenteritisDiarrheaIdentified as causing gastroenteritis iHalf of all foodborneWaterborneDiarrhoeaEtiologyCampylobacterAdultsIllnessSelf-limited gastroenteritisOccurCommon cause of morbidityHumansLarge outbreaksOverview of GastroenteritisOccurred in 1968SymptomsIncrease in the number of norovirusInfantsDeathsSurveillanceEpidemicsEpidemiologicalEpidemiologyEpidemicEnteritisDiseaseClinicalMethodsCause sporadicColiPathogenSpecimensEntericGenotype2021ChildrenOnsetCaused by norovirusExistence of an outbreakNosocomialAnnuallyIncidenceStool
Viral9
Infections18
  • Acute infections with group C are quite frequent in the United States and worldwide. (medscape.com)
  • In order to control the outbreak, an epidemiological investigation was conducted to determine the causative agent, sources, role of transmission and risk factors of the infections. (researchsquare.com)
  • Several characteristics make noroviruses challenging to control and can result in large outbreaks, such as varied transmission means, resistance to common disinfectants, low infectious dose, and copious shedding among persons with asymptomatic infections as well as before, during, and after the manifestation of symptomatic infections [6,7,8]. (researchsquare.com)
  • Human noroviruses cause the majority of acute nonbacterial gastroenteritis infections worldwide, resulting in significant morbidity, mortality, and economic losses. (basicmedicalkey.com)
  • In severe cases, persistent infections can lead to norovirus‐associated enteropathy, intestinal villous atrophy, and malabsorption. (wikipedia.org)
  • Norovirus infections are a leading cause of acute gastroenteritis worldwide in persons of all age groups. (blogspot.com)
  • However, after the prevalence of new GII.17 variant in South China, a sharply increase in the number of norovirus infections associated with sporadic acute diarrhea was detected. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Regardless of the type of infection, a disciplined management approach to an ECF outbreak will help reduce number new infections and associated complications. (ppidjournal.com)
  • gastroenteritis in adults usually has a cause other than rotavirus, but asymptomatic infections in adults may maintain the transmission of infection in the community. (journospy.com)
  • Most CECoV infections result in mild clinical signs of enteritis, or in some cases, subclinical infection. (liverpool.ac.uk)
  • Ten of the deaths occurred in aged care facilities during outbreaks of norovirus infection while the remaining two deaths were associated with cases of Listeria infections in severely ill hospitalised patients. (dadospdf.com)
  • Sporadic cases (except for botulism) and infections acquired abroad are not included in the food poisoning register, whereas they are included in the infectious disease register. (who.int)
  • Salmonella enterica causes both sporadic infections and outbreaks of disease. (bmj.com)
  • Different sterotypes of adenovirus can cause respiratory infections, respiratory system diseases, keratoconjunctivitis, gastroenteritis, urinary infections and other clinical diseases. (sansureglobal.com)
  • Although foods of bovine origin are the most common cause of both outbreaks and sporadic cases of E. coli O157:H7 infections, outbreaks of illnesses have been linked to a wide variety of food items. (marlerclark.com)
  • Infections can be asymptomatic and cause self-limited gastroenteritis, but can also be associated with several infections and immunological complications. (9pdf.co)
  • Here we pro-pose an integrative maximum likelihood analysis of both cluster data in the ME and importations in a set of European countries to assess the transmission scenario and incidence of sporadic infections. (123dok.net)
  • Infections in the ME appear to be mainly dominated by zoonotic/environmental transmissions, with possible under-ascertainment (ratio of estimated to observed (0.116) sporadic cases equal to 2.41, 95% CI: 1.03-7.32). (123dok.net)
Rotavirus18
Salmonella11
  • Salmonella Typhimurium was the causative agent for six outbreaks, while Campylobacter and norovirus were each responsible for three outbreaks. (dadospdf.com)
  • Of the remaining outbreaks, one each was caused by Clostridium perfringens, Ciguatera toxin, Salmonella Enteritidis, Salmonella Virchow, Salmonella Stanley and Listeria monocytogenes. (dadospdf.com)
  • Reduction in year 2012 caused by the reduction in number of salmonella outbreaks due to successful implementation of veterinary programmes for infection control in poultry. (who.int)
  • This topic discusses diagnosis and treatment of gastroenteritis caused by nontyphoidal Salmonella . (bmj.com)
  • Other causes of infective gastroenteritis - eg, salmonella , amoebiasis or giardiasis . (patient.info)
  • This study determined the incidence of Salmonella infection in 250 enteric fever and 210 food poisoning cases attending Thamar general hospital and Dar Alshafaa medical clinic in 2008. (who.int)
  • Salmonella chez 250 cas de fièvre entérique et 210 cas d'intoxication alimentaire s'étant présentés à l'hôpital général de Thamar et dans l'établissement de soins de santé Dar Alshafaa en 2008. (who.int)
  • From these patients, 773 clinical agents of acute diarrhoeal disease in of Salmonella in Yemen that cause food specimens were collected: 250 blood children and adults. (who.int)
  • Among the 20 cases, nine of 12 stool samples were positive for Salmonella Typhimurium phage type 170 (STm 170). (health.gov.au)
  • Confirmed - a person who has a laboratory-confirmed case of Salmonella and ate at the restaurant on 13 or 14 February 2009. (health.gov.au)
  • Cases were identified via the reservation lists, in conjunction with an examination of Salmonella notifications received following the suspected days of exposure. (health.gov.au)
Million cases of acute gastroenteritis2
Diarrhea10
  • For patient education resources, see Digestive Disorders Center , as well as Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu) , Norovirus Infection , and Diarrhea . (medscape.com)
  • The outbreak of norovirus infectious diarrhea was determined. (researchsquare.com)
  • In contrast, porcine sapovirus (PoSaV) causes diarrhea in swine and can be propagated in culture in the presence of bile acids ( Flynn and Saif, 1988 ), providing an animal model of calicivirus gastroenteritis. (basicmedicalkey.com)
  • A case-patient was defined as a camper or counselor either with a history of bloody diarrhea or with nonbloody diarrhea (three or more loose stools in a 24-hour period) and abdominal cramps with onset during July 17-August 7. (cdc.gov)
  • The spectrum of E. coli O157:H7 infection includes asymptomatic infection, nonbloody or bloody diarrhea, and hemolytic uremic syndrome, which occurs in approximately 6% of cases and is a leading cause of acute renal failure among U.S. children. (cdc.gov)
  • Norovirus typically causes acute onset of vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea, with symptoms usually lasting 1 to 3 days. (msdmanuals.com)
  • A positive test result for norovirus in a patient with atypical symptoms, such as bloody diarrhea, or in a patient testing positive for another pathogen suggests that norovirus is not the cause of the gastroenteritis. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Human norovirus is regarded as the leading cause of nonbacterial acute diarrhea in developing and developed countries. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Doctors may treat a patient based on one's symptoms, and because the symptoms of Campylobacter are nearly indistinguishable from other agents that may cause gastroenteritis e.g., diarrhea and/or cramping, doctors may prescribe antibiotics that may not be optimal for treating campylobacteriosis. (ncsu.edu)
  • Diarrhea and gastroenteritis (including cholera and dysentery) comes in second position among top ten causes of inpatient morbidity and top ten reasons for OPD consultation. (biomedcentral.com)
Identified as causing gastroenteritis i1
  • The Norwalk agent was the first virus that was identified as causing gastroenteritis in humans, but recognition of its importance as a pathogen has been limited because of the lack of available, sensitive, and routine diagnostic methods. (foodpoisonjournal.com)
Half of all foodborne1
Waterborne4
  • Contamination of a municipal water supply with Cryptosporidium in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the United States caused the largest outbreak of waterborne illness in the history of the country, with over 400 000 people affected and over 4000 admitted to hospital. (who.int)
  • To test the association between intestinal permeability and irritable bowel syndrome symptoms 2 years after a large waterborne outbreak of bacterial gastroenteritis. (nih.gov)
  • Large waterborne and foodborne outbreaks occur. (msdmanuals.com)
  • All general domestic food- and waterborne outbreaks are reported in Finland. (who.int)
Diarrhoea5
  • Past experience indicates that the monsoon season is when there is sharp increase in the number of cases of Diarrhoea, Malaria and Dengue. (journospy.com)
  • Suspected cases were any persons from Zamboanga City who had three or more episodes of acute diarrhoea within 24 hours from 15 March to 29 May 2016. (who.int)
  • The enteroaggressive E . coli strain, which produces persistent gastroenteritis and diarrhoea in infants and children,5,6 and is prevalent in developing countries. (marysfamilymedicine.org)
  • Following an average incubation period of 24 hours, acute-onset gastroenteritis with vomiting and/or non-bloody diarrhoea typically lasts 24-48 hours, but illness may be more prolonged and severe in young infants and hospitalised patients. (patient.info)
  • A suspected case was defined as a person who ate at the restaurant on 13 or 14 February 2009 and subsequently developed diarrhoea and/or vomiting. (health.gov.au)
Etiology1
  • Y pseudotuberculosis has also been implicated in the etiology of some cases of Kawasaki disease. (medscape.com)
Campylobacter8
Adults5
Illness25
  • Both irritable bowel syndrome symptoms and male gender, but not diarrhoeal illness during the outbreak, were significant predictors of abnormal permeability. (nih.gov)
  • Foodborne illness has a large public health and economic burden worldwide, and many cases are associated with food handled and prepared at home. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The CDC estimates that viruses cause 9.2 million cases of food-related illness each year (out of a total of 13.8 million cases from all causes). (medscape.com)
  • No other risk factors for illness were identified in case-patients who did not report eating rare ground beef. (cdc.gov)
  • The usual suspects in this illness each have their own peak incidence during the year but can also be found in random outbreaks. (iherb.com)
  • The first infection with one of the usual suspects generally results in the most severe or prolonged illness, which is why young infants and children tend to have the worst cases. (iherb.com)
  • OzFoodNet conducts studies on the burden of illness and coordinates national investigations into outbreaks of foodborne disease. (dadospdf.com)
  • This quarterly report documents investigations of outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness and clusters of disease potentially related to food occurring around Australia. (dadospdf.com)
  • For information on sporadic cases of foodborne illness, see Communicable Disease Surveillance, Highlights for 3rd quarter 2004 in this issue of Communicable Diseases Intelligence. (dadospdf.com)
  • Foodborne disease outbreaks During the third quarter of 2004, OzFoodNet sites reported 313 outbreaks of foodborne or enteric illness. (dadospdf.com)
  • There were 25 outbreaks of illness where food was suspected or proven to be the primary mode of transmission. (dadospdf.com)
  • Illness of more than two persons from single source is considered a cluster and a suspected outbreak. (who.int)
  • Family outbreaks are reported if commercial foodstuffs are supposed to be a source of illness or several persons are at risk. (who.int)
  • Campylobacteriosis most often occurs as a sporadic illness i.e. a common source for an outbreak is not noted. (ncsu.edu)
  • However, illness can also be extremely acute with the pains sometimes mimicking appendicitis. (ncsu.edu)
  • And, because large outbreaks are rare the media does not give this pathogen the same coverage as others which may cause more severe illness or larger outbreaks. (ncsu.edu)
  • Marler Clark has published 5,575 articles about foodborne illness outbreaks and lawsuits. (marlerclark.com)
  • Cholera is an acute diarrheal illness caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae [ 1 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Y. pseudotuberculosis rarely is a reported cause of gastroenteritis and pseudoappendicitis in the United States, but recent epidemiological studies suggest that it may be an underdiagnosed cause of this illness. (medscape.com)
  • This case implicated the same restaurant as a potential source of their illness, also reporting a number of fellow diners as being unwell. (health.gov.au)
  • An Acute Response Team meeting was then held and an outbreak investigation launched to confirm that there was an outbreak associated with the restaurant, to identify the source of the illness and implement public health measures to prevent further illness. (health.gov.au)
  • A case-control study was conducted to test the hypothesis that gastrointestinal illness was associated with consumption of a particular food item at the restaurant. (health.gov.au)
  • An unmatched analysis was conducted as there were often whole tables affected by illness and cases varied by age and gender. (health.gov.au)
  • CDC defines a foodborne disease outbreak as an incident in which at least two (or more) persons experience a similar illness after ingestion of a common food, and epidemiologic analysis implicates the food as the source of the illness. (fda.gov)
  • Although CDC's foodborne disease surveillance system has limitations (i.e., except for illnesses linked to chemicals or toxins, sporadic cases of foodborne illness are not reported), the system does provide helpful epidemiologic insights. (fda.gov)
Self-limited gastroenteritis2
Occur8
  • They usually occur as sporadic cases but in most countries, campylobacters are not routinely serotyped, and many outbreaks may go undetected. (who.int)
  • The reported outbreaks predominantly occur in schools, child-care centers, health-care facilities and other crowded settings. (researchsquare.com)
  • Most cases are infectious, although gastroenteritis may occur after ingestion of drugs, medications. (msdmanuals.com)
  • In Nepal, cases of Cholera occur annually either as sporadic or as outbreaks claiming the lives of many in rural areas. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Every year, cases of cholera occur sporadically or as outbreaks. (biomedcentral.com)
  • When outbreaks occur in hospitals and residential facilities this can add to the pressure on healthcare systems. (patient.info)
  • The aim of this study therefore was were included in this study: 250 with estimated to occur in 16 million people to determine the incidence of Salmonel- suspected enteric fever and 210 with a year causing 600 000 deaths world- la cases in Thamar general hospital and suspected food poisoning. (who.int)
  • Extensive vaccination has significantly diminished the incidence of distemper virus but outbreaks among unvaccinated dogs and sporadic cases among vaccinated dogs still occur. (vin.com)
Common cause of morbidity1
Humans4
  • The prototype strain was identified four years later, in 1972, and was the first virus identified that specifically caused gastroenteritis in humans. (foodpoisonjournal.com)
  • Noroviruses are classified using genetic analysis due to the lack of a robust culture system, and are divided into 10 distinct genogroups (GI-GX), with genogroups GI, GII and GIV most implicated as causing gastroenteritis in humans. (patient.info)
  • Norovirus range of host species including noroviruses and sapoviruses which cause acute gastroenteritis in humans. (cdc.gov)
  • Traditionally, sequences are gastroenteritis (AGE) in humans. (cdc.gov)
Large outbreaks1
  • Some of these diseases spread quickly within ranks resulting in large outbreaks, and personnel deployed are also often immunologically naïve to otherwise uncommonly-encountered pathogens. (biomedcentral.com)
Overview of Gastroenteritis1
Occurred in 19683
  • The first of these outbreaks occurred in 1968 among schoolchildren in Norwalk, Ohio. (foodpoisonjournal.com)
  • The virus is named after the city of Norwalk, Ohio, US, where an outbreak occurred in 1968. (wikipedia.org)
  • The first identified cases of Pontiac fever occurred in 1968 in Pontiac, Michigan, among people who worked at and visited the city's health department. (striveforgoodhealth.com)
Symptoms6
  • Irritable bowel syndrome symptoms are associated with a subtle increase in intestinal permeability irrespective of prior gastroenteritis. (nih.gov)
  • Diagnosis of norovirus is usually based on clinical suspicion in a patient with typical symptoms, especially during an outbreak. (msdmanuals.com)
  • A person usually develops symptoms of gastroenteritis 12 to 48 hours after being exposed to norovirus. (wikipedia.org)
  • For seasonal influenza, one positive case with an additional resident with influenza-like symptoms indicate that there is a ECF outbreak [ 1 ]. (ppidjournal.com)
  • Norovirus testing may prove difficult to obtain early as symptoms can be short lived, so an outbreak definition may rely on a small number of proven infection and the number of suspected cases based on gastrointestinal symptoms alone [ 2 ]. (ppidjournal.com)
  • Most episodes of gastroenteritis are self-limited but cause uncomfortable symptoms. (merckmanuals.com)
Increase in the number of norovirus1
Infants1
Deaths5
  • Norovirus results in about 685 million cases of disease and 200,000 deaths globally a year. (wikipedia.org)
  • Deaths from gastroenteritis double. (medscape.com)
  • Globally, there are an estimated 3-5 million cholera cases and 100,000-120,000 deaths every year. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Noroviruses are associated with an compared to an established set of reference sequences to determine estimated 70,000-200,000 deaths annually [2,3 ] while sapoviruses genotypes and polymerase types based on phylogenetic clustering, or by primarily cause sporadic AGE in young children although outbreaks in employing NCBI BLAST web service. (cdc.gov)
  • Recently reported causative agents of foodborne outbreaks, cases, and deaths are given in Table 2. (fda.gov)
Surveillance10
  • Food handling practices carries potential risk of acute gastroenteritis outbreaks due to a lack of surveillance and supervision. (researchsquare.com)
  • There were more than two outbreaks in four schools from 2015 to 2017 in Guangzhou according to the National Public Health Emergency Event Surveillance System (PHEESS), which suggest that there were problems in the prevention and control of intestinal infectious diseases in schools. (researchsquare.com)
  • In April, 2022, following multiple reports of hepatitis of unknown aetiology and adenovirus viraemia in immunocompetent children in the USA and UK, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and jurisdictional health departments initiated national surveillance of paediatric acute hepatitis of unknown aetiology. (cdc.gov)
  • These roles include responsibility of determining onset and end of the outbreak, collection and management of surveillance data and education of staff regarding specific symptomatology, isolation precautions and cleaning measures. (ppidjournal.com)
  • A new surveillance system for outbreaks of norovirus in English hospitals, the hospital norovirus outbreak reporting system (HNORS), was launched in January 2009. (cambridge.org)
  • In the period 1992-2008, 1817 suspected and confirmed outbreaks of norovirus in English hospitals were reported to national surveillance. (cambridge.org)
  • Hospital-based Surveillance for Pediatric Norovirus Gastroenteritis in Bangladesh, 2012-2016. (cdc.gov)
  • On 6 April 2016, the Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit of the Department of Health in Zamboanga Peninsula reported an increase in acute gastroenteritis cases in Zamboanga City to the national event-based surveillance system. (who.int)
  • Suspected stool samples received at surveillance sites and samples from suspected outbreaks received at the reference laboratory were processed following standard microbiological procedures as mentioned below. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This agency, which is the principal source of epidemiologic data on reported foodborne disease outbreaks in the United States, periodically publishes summary surveillance reports of foodborne diseases in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report series. (fda.gov)
Epidemics1
Epidemiological3
  • As of the 10th epidemiological week of 2023, approximately 87 000 ADD cases were reported, with the capital, Florianópolis, recording the highest number of cases throughout the weeks. (bvsalud.org)
  • A standard dataset was designed to collect information describing the key epidemiological characteristics of each outbreak. (cambridge.org)
  • Epidemic keratitis and conjunctivitis are caused by adenovirus infection of the eye, which is highly contagious and can be sporadic or epidemiological. (sansureglobal.com)
Epidemiology3
  • The Epidemiology Bureau of the Department of Health sent a team from 28 April to 2 May 2016 to conduct an epidemiologic investigation to verify the existence of an outbreak, determine the cause, identify the likely source and mode of transmission and recommend control and prevention measures. (who.int)
  • With changing epidemiology and antibiogram of V.cholerae in Nepal, the present study reflects the importance of continuous monitoring, which could be used by policy makers and health professionals for better management of outbreaks. (biomedcentral.com)
  • It has also been included among one of the six outbreak potential diseases and are reported immediately through the Early Warning Reporting System (EWARS) to the National Epidemiology and Disease Control division (EDCD, 2017). (biomedcentral.com)
Epidemic2
  • [ 2 ] The second is epidemic gastroenteritis, which occurs either in semiclosed communities (eg, families, institutions, ships, vacation spots) or as a result of classic food-borne or water-borne pathogens. (medscape.com)
  • Outbreak of epidemic cholera caused by a non-O1 strain of V. cholerae designated V. cholerae 0139 has also been reported from various parts of Bangladesh, India and other countries [ 4 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
Enteritis1
Disease23
  • The proportion of the students who had eaten delivery food three days before the onset of disease in the case group was 2.69 times that in the control group (95% CI: 1.88-3.85 ). (researchsquare.com)
  • Norovirus infection is often associated with contaminated food, and previous studies have suggested that more than 50% of foodborne disease outbreaks are caused by food contaminated with the Norovirus [10]. (researchsquare.com)
  • Norovirus is a major cause of acute diarrheal disease (ADD) outbreaks worldwide. (bvsalud.org)
  • Norovirus, sometimes referred to as the winter vomiting disease, is the most common cause of gastroenteritis. (wikipedia.org)
  • When ECF staff raise concern about a possible outbreak, communication between the DON and the Infectious Disease physician can take place even through a phone call. (ppidjournal.com)
  • Infectious Disease physician determines outbreak: Two or more confirmed norovirus cases occurring in a unit with initial dates of onset within 48 h of each other. (ppidjournal.com)
  • Infectious Disease physician reviews rates of symptomatic patients and determines end of outbreak: No new cases for 2 incubation periods (96 h). (ppidjournal.com)
  • Norovirus is the commonest cause of outbreaks of infectious intestinal disease (IID) with around 50% of all IID outbreaks attributed to this pathogen [ Reference Patel 1 , Reference Yen 2 ]. (cambridge.org)
  • In the UK, it was estimated that for every case of infectious intestinal disease notified there were on average 136 cases in the community. (health.gov.au)
  • This report summarises the occurrence of foodborne disease outbreaks and cluster investigations between July and September 2004. (dadospdf.com)
  • This may result in water- and food-borne disease outbreaks with a negative effect on antibiotic therapy. (marysfamilymedicine.org)
  • A very common cause of gastroenteritis in the developed world, and invasive disease in the developing world. (bmj.com)
  • However, there are a few reasons for this including the self-limiting and sporadic nature of the disease, and under reporting of illnesses. (ncsu.edu)
  • Even training during peacetime is affected by disease outbreaks, sometimes resulting in the unexpected suspension of military operations [ 10 ].Unlike civilian settings, the military may acquire emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases from a myriad of origins and these often spread more readily, posing unique challenges to their prevention and control. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Before there was a vaccine to prevent polio, each outbreak of the disease crippled thousands of people. (sportsdoctor.com)
  • Y pseudotuberculosis infection occurs worldwide but appears to be most common as sporadic disease in northern Europe and Asia, primarily as a zoonotic infection of rabbits and other mammals and birds. (medscape.com)
  • Occasionally in chronic cases, hyperkeratosis of foot pads (hard pad disease) can be seen. (vin.com)
  • A laboratory-confirmed case of salmonellosis was also notified to the Communicable Disease Control Section later that same day. (health.gov.au)
  • The etiologic agent was confirmed in 909 (38%) of the 2397 outbreaks of foodborne disease reported to CDC from 1983 through 1987. (fda.gov)
  • The disease has an acute onset, body temperature reaches about 39 ° C, but it can be higher. (stop-seizures-meds.com)
  • Legionnaires' disease is a sporadic and local problem in hospitals and nursing homes, where germs may spread easily and people are vulnerable to infection. (striveforgoodhealth.com)
  • However, in some cases, you may be referred to a doctor who specializes in treating lung disease (pulmonologist) or infectious diseases, or you may be advised to go to an emergency department. (striveforgoodhealth.com)
  • It wasn't until Legionella was discovered after the 1976 Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Philadelphia that public health officials were able to show that Legionella causes both diseases. (striveforgoodhealth.com)
Clinical2
  • Diagnosis is based on clinical suspicion, and polymerase chain reaction testing as part of a multiplex panel for a variety of causes of acute gastroenteritis can be done. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Samples to be collected for potential analysis in cases of suspected toxicosis include dead or recently euthanized birds that showed clinical signs, 2 lb (1 kg) of the feed available when the birds were showing clinical signs, and 500 mL of drinking water. (msdvetmanual.com)
Methods2
  • METHODS: Norovirus gastroenteritis was assessed in 443 Nicaraguan children followed from birth until 3 years of age. (cdc.gov)
  • Swedish outbreak studies also reveal a high degree of genetic variability, indicating a need for wide detection methods when studying these outbreaks. (foodpoisonjournal.com)
Cause sporadic1
  • This virus occurs year-round, but also has been known to cause sporadic cases, generally in young children. (iherb.com)
Coli5
  • In early 1993 in the USA, the largest outbreak of E. coli O157 infection ever reported occurred in the western states of Washington, Idaho, Nevada and California. (who.int)
  • Editorial Note: E. coli O157:H7 is increasingly reported as a cause of both sporadic and outbreak-associated gastroenteritis in the United States. (cdc.gov)
  • The Netflix feature is about the deadly E. coli outbreak linked to Jack in the Box restaurants 30 years ago. (marlerclark.com)
  • Seattle FOX 13 reported last night: BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash. - Thirty years after a deadly E. coli strain linked to meat sold at local Jack in the Box restaurants broke out in Washington, a new Netflix feature about the outbreak will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on Friday, June 9. (marlerclark.com)
  • Las infecciones bacterianas con Escherichia coli productor de toxina Shiga (Stx) (STEC) están implicadas en el desarrollo del síndrome urémico hemolítico (SUH). (medicinabuenosaires.com)
Pathogen1
  • Many other outbreaks associated with drinking water have been reported, yet Cryptosporidium , a coccidian protozoan parasite, was only identified as a human pathogen in 1976 [6,7]. (who.int)
Specimens2
Enteric1
  • Canine enteric coronavirus belongs to the alphacoronaviruses , along with feline coronavirus (FeCoV, the causative agent of Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)) and transmissable gastroenteritis of pigs (TGEV). (liverpool.ac.uk)
Genotype3
  • Strains of the GII.4 genotype caused 70-80% of all reported outbreaks over the past 13 years [4], and become the most common cause of outbreaks. (researchsquare.com)
  • The transmissibility of norovirus varied by year, outbreak setting and genotype. (bvsalud.org)
  • The majority of newly emerging variants associated with outbreaks are genogroup II genotype 4 (GII.4) noroviruses. (patient.info)
20211
  • Norovirus outbreaks reported from September 2016 to August 2021 in Beijing were analyzed. (bvsalud.org)
Children4
  • Seven hundred and thirty-two cases were identified, mostly children, of whom 195 were admitted to hospital, 55 developed haemolytic uraemic syndrome and four died, demonstrating the consequences of faults in large-scale food processing and preparation [16]. (who.int)
  • INTERPRETATION: Adenovirus, alone or in combination with other factors, might play a potential role in acute hepatitis among immunocompetent children identified in this investigation, but the pathophysiologic mechanism of liver injury is unclear. (cdc.gov)
  • A study published in 1977 found that the Toronto virus was the second most common cause of gastroenteritis in children. (foodpoisonjournal.com)
  • Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) in children , commonly referred to as the "stomach bug" by frustrated parents everywhere, is most often caused by a short list of viruses. (iherb.com)
Onset1
  • Intake of take-out food three days before, exposure to similar cases 72 hours before onset and case in the same dormitory were risk factors. (researchsquare.com)
Caused by norovirus1
  • In the present study, we investigated an ADD outbreak caused by norovirus in several municipalities of Santa Catarina state during the summer season, southern Brazil in 2023. (bvsalud.org)
Existence of an outbreak2
  • An epidemiologic investigation was conducted to verify the existence of an outbreak, determine source/mode of transmission and recommend control measures. (who.int)
  • The investigation sought to confirm the existence of an outbreak, identify a source and implement public health measures to prevent more cases. (health.gov.au)
Nosocomial2
Annually2
  • On average, reported outbreaks are associated with 13 000 patients and 3400 staff becoming ill, 8900 days of ward closure and the loss of over 15 500 bed-days annually. (cambridge.org)
  • The incidence of norovirus in the UK has been estimated at 3 million cases annually, and the impact and control of norovirus gastroenteritis is associated with significant costs to global healthcare systems. (patient.info)
Incidence3
Stool1