| Literature DB >> 33211224 |
Nuria Torner1,2, Conchita Izquierdo3, Lorena Coronas3, Ana Martínez4,3, Ariadna Rovira4,3, Cristina Rius4,5, Maria Sabater3, Ignasi Parron3, Mònica Carol3, Ma Rosa Sala3, Sofia Minguell3, Pere Godoy4,3, Mireia Jané4,3, Ángela Domínguez4,6.
Abstract
Acute gastroenteritis (AGE) is a leading cause of disease worldwide. The aim of this prospective observational study is to describe the epidemiology of AGE in closed and semi-closed institutions in Catalonia. In 2017, 151 outbreaks were reported; 30.5% occurred in closed and semi-closed institutions; 71.7% caused by norovirus (NoV) (1532) cases. Person-to-person transmission accounted for 75.8% of NoV outbreaks vs 46.1% in non-NoV outbreaks (p < 0.001). Attack rate for NoV outbreaks was 33.1% vs 14.3% for non-NoV outbreaks (RR = 2.3; 95%CI: 2.0-2.7). The high number of affected underscores prompt and intense preventive measures to avoid the extension and perpetuation of outbreaks in these settings.Entities:
Keywords: Closed setting; Gastroenteritis; Norovirus; Outbreak; Semi-closed setting
Year: 2020 PMID： 33211224 DOI： 10.1007/s10096-020-04101-5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis ISSN： 0934-9723 Impact factor: 3.267