Associations of infection control measures and norovirus outbreak outcomes in healthcare settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Carly AdamsShenita R PetersonAron J HallUmesh ParasharBenjamin A Lopman

Published in: Expert review of anti-infective therapy (2021)

Reported implementation of control measures was associated with smaller/shorter outbreaks in hospitals but larger/longer outbreaks in LTCFs. Control measures were likely implemented in response to larger/longer outbreaks in LTCFs, rather than causing them. Prospective observational or intervention studies are needed to determine effectiveness.

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