Frequency Outbreaks of cruise-associated diarrhoeal disorder occur in 1.4/1000 cruises or 2.3 outbreaks/10 million passenger-days
Agents A specific etiologic agent is implicated in 2⁄3 of cases; half are bacterial–enterotoxigenic E coli, Salmonella enteritidis, Shigella sonnei, viral–Norwalk-like agent; a vehicle of transmission is identified in half
No-no foods Scallops, eggs, food from caterers in onshore excursions
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