Acute Gastroenteritis Surveillance through the National Outbreak Reporting System, United States

Abstract

Implemented in 2009, the National Outbreak Reporting System provides surveillance for acute gastroenteritis outbreaks in the United States resulting from any transmission mode. Data from the first 2 years of surveillance highlight the predominant role of norovirus. The pathogen-specific transmission pathways and exposure settings identified can help inform prevention efforts.

Keywords

• acute gastroenteritis
• norovirus
• outbreaks
• surveillance
• foodborne disease
• waterborne disease