T077. Norovirus Diagnosis and Epidemiology
Originally Presented: March 25, 2009
Speaker: Marion Koopmans

Summary of Session: TBA

Objectives: Upon completion of this Teleconference, participants should be able to:

• Describe the characteristics of a norovirus outbreak;
• Identify available diagnostic methods and their pitfalls;
• Describe the relationship between viral properties and epidemiology of noroviruses;
• Discuss the most important modes of transmission and ways to control these; and
• Discuss the clinical and economical impact of norovirus infections in different patient groups.

Intended Audience: Clinical microbiologists and virologists, epidemiologists, infection control and hygienists, clinicians interested in nosocomial infections.

CME Disclosures: Marion Koopmans, Ph.D. has nothing to disclose.

ASM Policy on Faculty Discussion of Unapproved or Unlabeled Uses of Drugs of Devices
In accordance with the ACCME Essential Areas and Policies relating to commercial support, the audience is advised that Dr. Marion Koopmans will not be discussing any off-label usage of products.

Termination of CME Credit: This program will not be eligible for CME credit after March 25, 2010