Food poisoning outbreak probably of viral etiology caused by Norwalk virus

• Published in: Gaceta sanitaria Vol. 5; no. 25; p. 169
• Main Authors: Arnedo Peña, A, González Morán, F, Bellido Blasco, J, Martí Canos, J V, Safont Adsuara, L, Calvo Mas, C
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Spanish
• Published: Spain 01.07.1991
• Subjects: Adult; Child; Disease Outbreaks; Female; Foodborne Diseases - epidemiology; Gastroenteritis - epidemiology; Gastroenteritis - microbiology; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Norwalk virus; Spain - epidemiology; Time Factors; Virus Diseases - epidemiology; Spain

In May 1989, a foodborne outbreak of acute gastroenteritis was identified in a state school in Adzaneta, Castellón. A dtudy was undertaken to describe it, investigate its causes, and recommend adequate control measures. Sixteen children and 2 teachers were affected (attack rate: 28.57%). Kaplan and...