Norovirus On Board Cruise Ships

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Norovirus on board cruise ships. People joining the. Nonetheless spread via contaminated food or water or by contact with contaminated surfaces are known modes of transport Ericssonet al2003. P O Cruises.

Only 1 of all cases of Norovirus occur on cruise ships. Passengers on the PO cruise ship Pacific Eden labelled it a floating disaster after about 50 of the 1500 people on board were taken ill with norovirus in December while 182 passengers out. Widespread person-to-person norovirus outbreaks can occur on board cruise ships even with appropriate environmental health practices.

A suspected norovirus outbreak has seen at least six passengers onboard a Norwegian cruise require medical attention with some reports. When the ship docks norovirus can be brought on board in contaminated food or water or by passengers who were infected while ashore. About 1 in 5 cases of acute gastroenteritis which leads to diarrhea and vomiting is caused by norovirus.

Every time there is an outbreak the cruise lines blame the passengers who board the cruise ships. Radisson Seven Seas Cruises. It spreads in locations where people are congregated into enclosed spaces nursing homes hospitals daycares and schools hotels dormitoriesand yes cruise ships.

Norovirus on ships is spread through contaminated water foods and surfaces public restrooms railings doorknobs handles board games-cards-puzzles-toys etc. So outbreaks are found and reported more quickly on a cruise ship than. Cruise ships are at particular risk if contagious illnesses break out on board due to the sheer volume and proximity of people on board.

Why are acute gastrointestinal illnesses including noroviruses associated with cruise ships. Incorrectly Called the Cruise Ship Disease. According to the US Centers for Disease Control the main reason norovirus is associated with cruise ships is because of the higher sanitation and mandatory reporting requirements on board cruise ships so that all gastrointestinal illnesses must be reported.