Volume 24, Number 5—May 2018
Dispatch
Foodborne Outbreaks Caused by Human Norovirus GII.P17-GII.17–Contaminated Nori, Japan, 2017
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Figure. Overview of foodborne norovirus outbreaks associated with dried shredded nori during the 2016–17 endemic season, Japan. Production and distribution of dried, shredded nori products and the 7 norovirus outbreaks are outlined. Solid and dashed lines indicate the production and distribution of 2 distinct lots. The asterisk indicates detection of norovirus in food, shredded nori, or both. Inset map shows geographic locations of outbreaks and manufacturers.
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