Cluster of Norovirus Genogroup IX Outbreaks in Long-Term Care Facilities, Utah, USA, 2021

Emerg Infect Dis. 2022 Nov;28(11):2312-2315. doi: 10.3201/eid2811.220842.

Abstract

We report 5 clustered acute gastroenteritis outbreaks in long-term care facilities in Utah, USA, that were linked to healthcare employees working at multiple facilities. Four outbreaks were caused by norovirus genotype GIX. We recommend continued norovirus surveillance and genotyping to determine contributions of this genotype to norovirus outbreaks.

Keywords: Norovirus; United States; Utah; acute gastroenteritis; enteric infections; food safety; long-term care facilities; viruses.

MeSH terms

  • Caliciviridae Infections* / epidemiology
  • Disease Outbreaks
  • Genotype
  • Humans
  • Long-Term Care
  • Norovirus* / genetics
  • Utah / epidemiology