Norovirus and suspected viral gastroenteritis – CDNA National Guidelines for Public Health Units

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Appendix 5.3: Template for an initial report of a suspected outbreak of gastroenteritis

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Appendix 5.5: Self audit/site visit check list for aged care facilities

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Appendix 5.6: Line-list for recording case details in an outbreak of gastroenteritis in an aged-care facility

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Publication type:

Guideline

Published:

1 January 2010

Description:

These Communicable Diseases Network Australia (CDNA) guidelines aim to help public health units deal with outbreaks of norovirus and suspected viral gastroenteritis.

They capture the knowledge of experienced professionals, build on past research efforts, and provide advice on best practice based on the best available evidence at the time of completion.

They cover:

surveillance and reporting
trends
lab diagnosis
outbreaks and case definitions
outbreak investigations
infection control.

Last updated:

2 December 2025

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CDNA Series of National Guidelines (SoNGs)