How timely closure can reduce outbreak duration: gastroenteritis in care homes in North West England, 2012-2016

• Main Authors: Thomas Inns (Author), Alex Keenan (Author), Rita Huyton (Author), John Harris (Author), Miren Iturriza-Gomara (Author), Sarah J. O'Brien (Author), Roberto Vivancos (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Data on outbreaks of infectious gastroenteritis in care homes have been collected using an internet-based surveillance system in North West England since 2012. We analysed the burden and characteristics of care home outbreaks to inform future public health decision-making. Method...