Abstract
An outbreak of norovirus (NoV) genotype I and Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) occurred among US Navy Ship personnel following a visit to Lima, Peru, in June 2008. Visiting a specific area in Lima was significantly associated with illness. While ETEC and NoV are commonly recognized as causative agents of outbreaks, co-circulation of both pathogens has been rarely observed in shipboard outbreaks.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Caliciviridae Infections / epidemiology*
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Comorbidity
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Disease Outbreaks
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Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli / pathogenicity*
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Escherichia coli Infections / epidemiology*
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Gastroenteritis / etiology
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Gastroenteritis / microbiology
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Gastroenteritis / virology
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Humans
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Male
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Military Personnel*
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Norovirus / genetics*
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Norovirus / pathogenicity*
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Peru / epidemiology
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Ships*
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Young Adult