Emergence of norovirus GI.2 outbreaks in military camps in Singapore

• Main Authors: Ho, Zheng Jie Marc, Vithia, Gunalan, Ng, Ching Ging, Maurer-Stroh, Sebastian, Tan, Clive M., Loh, Jimmy, Lin, Tzer Pin Raymond, Lee, Jian Ming Vernon
• Other Authors: School of Biological Sciences
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2015
• Subjects: DRNTU::Science::Biological sciences::Microbiology::Bacteria
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/106911; http://hdl.handle.net/10220/25202
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Background: Simultaneous acute gastroenteritis (AGE) outbreaks occurred at two military camps. This study details the epidemiological findings, explores possible origins, and discusses preventive measures. Methods: Investigations included attack rate surveys, symptom surveys, hygiene inspections, an...