Control of Norovirus Infection

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  • ノロウイルスの感染対策
Published
2021-07-23
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  • 10.4058/jsei.36.185
Publisher
Japanese Society for Infection Prevention and Control

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<p>In Japan, the outbreak percentage of norovirus is high in nursery schools and restaurants. Some death cases have occurred in hospitals and Geriatric Health Service Facilities. The worldwide impact is estimated to $4.2 billion for healthcare and $60.3 billion for the economy. The development of a vaccine is an urgent task. The risk assessment, the early detection of infected persons, isolating patients, hand hygiene, and environmental disinfection are important for prevention of norovirus outbreaks. Risk assessment requires grasping the epidemic information and the evaluation of education. It is important to understand how well the daily standard precautions are in place.</p>

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