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A large outbreak of Norovirus gastroenteritis linked to a catering company, New South Wales, October 2003

Barbara Telfer, Adam Capon, Tony Kolbe, Ian Hamilton, Tony Burns, Bridget Doyle, Jennie Musto and Jeremy McAnulty

New South Wales Public Health Bulletin 15(10) 168 - 171
Published: 2004

Abstract

Noroviruses (formerly known as Norwalk-like viruses) can cause large outbreaks of gastrointestinal disease in humans. Infection with norovirus is commonly characterised by a sudden onset of diarrhoea and/or vomiting, lethargy, headache, abdominal discomfort, nausea, anorexia, and fever. Symptoms start about 12–36 hours after a person acquires the infection and usually resolve within 72 hours. Most people recover with rest; however, symptoms can sometimes be severe and require treatment in hospital. Illness often results in working days lost and other costs.

https://doi.org/10.1071/NB04036

© NSW Department of Health 2004

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