"Gastroenteritis on the High Seas: A Cautionary Tale" The confinement of over 1,700 passengers on a British cruise ship in southwestern France has raised concerns about the spread of gastroenteritis on vessels.
Gastrointestinal illnesses are common on cruise ships due to their enclosed spaces, which facilitate the rapid transmission of viruses.
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there have been four outbreaks so far this year, including cases linked to E coli and norovirus.