Value of a reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction assay for Norwalk-like viruses in the investigation of institutional gastroenteritis outbreaks

Ferson, Mark J; Yankos, Peter; Pontivivo, Giulietta; Wong, Angela Y.; Lee, David; Isaacs, Monica; Intan, Fifin; McIver, Christopher J.; Rawlinson, William D.

doi:10.1071/nb99069

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“…Outbreaks of NLV gastroenteritis in residential aged-care institutions are commonly reported. 8,9,10 Prompt infection control measures, along with epidemiological investigation, can prevent further transmission of the virus. On notification of this outbreak, staff at the CSPHU immediately advised of measures to reduce the potential for transmission.…”

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An outbreak of Norwalk-like virus gastroenteritis in an aged-care residential hostel

Liu¹,

Maywood²,

Gupta³

et al. 2003

NSW Public Health Bull.

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An outbreak of Norwalk-like virus gastroenteritis in an aged-care residential hostel

Liu¹,

Maywood²,

Gupta³

et al. 2003

NSW Public Health Bull.

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“…These samples were examined by faecal microscopy, bacterial culture and viral studies, including testing for rotavirus and norovirus using both enzyme immunoassay and reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction testing. 2 Active surveillance for additional cases through contacting teachers continued up until 29 September. Data were analysed in MS Excel.…”

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Investigation of an outbreak of acute illness in a school group visiting Sydney, September 2006

Mannes¹,

Forssman²,

Gupta³

et al. 2008

NSW Public Health Bull.

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Objective: We describe the investigation into an outbreak of acute illness in approximately 40 people attending Darling Harbour in Sydney during a school music camp. Methods: We used three methods, including the Public Health Realtime Emergency Department Surveillance System, to obtain information on the food and travel history of the group and symptoms of the cases rapidly. Results: Forty-five cases of gastroenteritis were identified in people on the bus trip. Most dates of onset of illness were obtained from triage text fields in the NSW Public Health Real Time Emergency Department Surveillance System, and were verified through medical record review and interviews. No causative agent was identified. Conclusion: The investigation suggested person-to-person transmission rather than a point source, and demonstrates how the NSW Public Health Real Time Emergency Department Surveillance System can assist with case finding in public health investigations.

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“…NLV infections in southeastern Australia were observed to cluster between August and December,' whilst we recently reported two NLV outbreaks in Sydney nursing homes in November just prior to this childcare outbreak. 6 The increased availability in clinical laboratories of rapid diagnosis of NLV infection using RT-PCR has improved the ability of public health personnel to establish the role of NLV as a cause of gastroenteritis outbreaks in childcare centres and other community settings. Aborigines.'…”

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Norwalk-like virus as a cause of a gastroenteritis outbreak in a childcare centre

Ferson

Ressler

Mclver

et al. 2000

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health

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Value of a reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction assay for Norwalk-like viruses in the investigation of institutional gastroenteritis outbreaks

Cited by 4 publications

References 10 publications

An outbreak of Norwalk-like virus gastroenteritis in an aged-care residential hostel

An outbreak of Norwalk-like virus gastroenteritis in an aged-care residential hostel

Investigation of an outbreak of acute illness in a school group visiting Sydney, September 2006

Norwalk-like virus as a cause of a gastroenteritis outbreak in a childcare centre

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