Concurrent outbreaks with co-infection of norovirus and Clostridium difficile in a long-term-care facility EPIDEMIOLOGY AND INFECTION Ludwig, A., Sato, K., Schirmer, P., Maniar, A., Lucero-Obusan, C., Fleming, C., Ryono, R., Oda, G., Winters, M., Holodniy, M. 2013; 141 (8): 1598-1603

Abstract

SUMMARY We describe an outbreak of simultaneous Clostridium difficile and norovirus infections in a long-term-care facility. Thirty patients experienced acute gastroenteritis, and four had co-infection with identical C. difficile 027 and genotype II.4 New Orleans norovirus strains. Co-occurring infection requires improved understanding of risk factors, clinical impact, and testing strategies.

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