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Norovirus Infection
April 15, 2010
Marcy McMillian
Effie Boothe
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What is norovirus?
• Also known as– Norwalk-like virus– Caliciviruses (family Caliciviridae)– Small round structured viruses
• Viral infection– Not improved with antibiotics– Live only in human host
• Most common cause of gastroenteritis outbreaks
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Symptoms
• Nausea• Vomiting• Diarrhea• Abdominal cramping• Incubation 10-50 hours• Duration 1-2 days
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How is norovirus spread?
• Found in stool or vomitus
• Infection spreads by– Consuming contaminated food or liquids– Touching contaminated surfaces or objects– Person-to-person contact
• Day care centers and nursing homes more vulnerable to both spread and effects of illness
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Treatment
No vaccine or antibiotic available
Supportive care--fluids--rest
Hospitalization may occur in vulnerable groups
IV rehydration may be indicated
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Outbreak Data
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Enteric Outbreaks 2005-2010N=255
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Norovirus by Transmission Mode
Unknown12%
Foodborne37%
Person-to-Person
51%
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Norovirus by Setting
Other25%
Hospital7%
8%29%
Restaurant31%
School/DaycareLTCF
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Norovirus Outbreaks 2005-2010N=112
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All other outbreaks
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Median Number ill from Norovirus Outbreaks by Year
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Hospitalizations by Setting
LTCF63%
Other13%
Restaurant12%
Retirement Community
9%
Prison3%
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Prevention and Control
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Prevention and control of norovirus
• Frequent handwashing
• Wash fruits/vegetables, steam oysters
• Cohort patients
• Disinfect using bleach-based cleaner
• Exclude food workers and HCWs for 48 hrs after symptoms end
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TDOH response to norovirus
• Evaluation of trends
• CDC recommendations
• Laboratory capacity for identification increased
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…additional TDOH responses
• Statewide annual review
• Fact sheet for long term care facilities
• Development of viral gastroenteritis fact sheet for Tennessee HDs
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Conclusions
• Norovirus is a serious illness
• Illness can spread quickly in congregate settings
• Important to educate LTCF and other partners about prevention and control