Norovirus in Vermont

Date published
Author(s)
Jeanette Stehr-Green

Summary

Investigation of a cluster of cases of vomiting and diarrhea among children who had attended a birthday party at an indoor swim club in Vermont in 2004.  

Learning Objectives:

After completing this case study, the student should be able to:

  1. List categories and examples of questions that should be asked of key informants who report a suspected infectious disease outbreak;
  2. Discuss considerations in working with businesses that might be identified as a possible source of an outbreak;
  3. Outline components of swimming pool design and operation that help prevent the transmission of pathogenic agents;
  4. Discuss the action of chlorine to disinfect water and factors that influence its effectiveness;
  5. Interpret test results for chlorine and pH with respect to swimming pool water quality;
  6. Identify activities that increase a person’s risk for exposure to pathogens in recreational water;
  7. Interpret results from a cohort study, including attack rates, relative risks, and P values; and      
  8. Describe the steps for management of fecal incidents in treated recreational water venues.
Author type
Unspecified
Languages
English
Resource type
Case Study
Region
Americas
Country or Area
United States of America