| NORS Data Dictionary for Flat Files - All Variables | ||||
| Download variable order | Variable Name | Form-Page and Section | Format | Description |
| 1 | CDCID | Page 1, CDC Use Only | Number | The CDCID is an autogenerated unique ID that represents a single NORS report. Links record from a single NORS report across all tables of the flattened database. |
| 2 | eFORSID | N/A | Number | This is the unique ID previously assigned to a report originally entered in eFORS. All previous eFORS reports have been migrated into NORS. |
| 3 | StateID | Page 1 | Text | The report ID entered by the reporting site. The StateID is unique to each report created by a NORS reporting agency. |
| 4 | NORSUserID | N/A | Text | User ID of the person who created the report. |
| 5 | RecordStatus | N/A | Text | Indicate whether the report is active, finalized, or deleted. |
| 6 | CDCStatus | N/A | Text | NORS value for internal data management processes. Indicate whether a report has been excluded (e.g., due to multistate consolidation), cleaned, or closed out (data cleaning status applied for NORS reports for some primary modes). |
| 7 | CDCWaterStatus | N/A | Text | NORS value that indicates whether CDC has classified a waterborne disease outbreak report as excluded, cleaned, or closed out as a result of routine data cleaning and review activities. |
| 8 | StartTimeStamp | N/A | MM/DD/YYYY Time | Date NORS report was created. |
| 9 | FinalTimeStamp | N/A | MM/DD/YYYY Time | Date NORS report was most recently finalized, if any. |
| 10 | PrimaryMode | Page 1, Primary mode of transmission | Text | Primary mode of transmission. |
| 11 | DateFirstIll | Page 1, Dates | MM/DD/YYYY | Earliest date of reported illness onset. |
| 12 | DateLastIll | Page 1, Dates | MM/DD/YYYY | Latest date of reported illness onset. |
| 13 | InitialExposure | Page 1, Dates | MM/DD/YYYY | Earliest date of reported exposure. |
| 14 | LastExposure | Page 1, Dates | MM/DD/YYYY | Latest date of reported exposure. |
| 15 | CDCReportDate | N/A | MM/DD/YYYY | Date reported to CDC other than the NORS report. |
| 16 | LocalReportDate | Page 1, Dates | MM/DD/YYYY | Date reported to local authorities. |
| 17 | DateInvestigation | Page 1, Dates | MM/DD/YYYY | Date the outbreak investigation began. |
| 18 | StateIsExposure_# | Page 1, Geographic Location | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if this is a state where the exposure occurred. |
| 19 | State_# | Page 1, Geographic Location | Text | Name of each state involved in the outbreak. If multiple states were involved but there was only one exposure state, it will be included in the list of states. |
| 20 | StateCount_# | N/A | Number | The case count for each state for multistate exposure or multistate residency outbreaks. This information can be entered on the reporting form when additional states are reported as part of a multistate exposure or multistate residency outbreak. |
| 21 | StateFlag | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether or not additional rows of data are available in NORS that could not be downloaded in the flat file structure due to size limits. |
| 22 | MultiStateExposure | Page 1, Geographic Location | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Exposure occurred in multiple states/reporting sites. See "State" variable for list of states involved. |
| 23 | MultiStateResidence | Page 1, Geographic Location | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Cases resided in multiple states/reporting sites. See "State" variable for list of states involved. |
| 24 | CountyIsExposure_# | Page 1, Geographic Location | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if this is a county where the exposure occurred. If yes, this must be a county in the exposure state. |
| 25 | County_# | Page 1, Geographic Location | Text | Name of each county involved in the outbreak. If multiple counties were involved but there was only one exposure county, it will be included in the list of counties. |
| 26 | CountyFlag | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether or not additional rows of data are available in NORS that could not be downloaded in the flat file structure due to size limits. |
| 27 | MultiCountyExposure | Page 1, Geographic Location | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Exposure occurred in multiple counties. See "County" variable for list of counties involved. |
| 28 | MultiCountyResidence | Page 1, Geographic Location | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Exposure occurred in a single county, but cases resided in another county or multiple counties. See "County" variable for list of counties involved. |
| 29 | LandNA | Page 1, Geographic Location | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Type of land does not apply. |
| 30 | LandTribalLand | Page 1, Geographic Location | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Exposure occurred on tribal land. |
| 31 | LandNatPark | Page 1, Geographic Location | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Exposure occurred in a national park. |
| 32 | LandOthFed | Page 1, Geographic Location | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Exposure occurred on federal land not specified in the list. |
| 33 | ExposureLocation | Page 1, Geographic Location | Text | Name of city, town, or place of exposure. |
| 34 | ConfirmedPrimary | Page 1, Primary Cases | Number | Number of laboratory-confirmed primary cases. |
| 35 | ProbablePrimary | Page 1, Primary Cases | Number | Number of probable primary cases. |
| 36 | EstimatedPrimary | Page 1, Primary Cases | Number | Estimated total number of primary cases, including lab-confirmed and probable. |
| 37 | SexMale | Page 1, Primary Cases | Number | Number of primary cases who identify as male. |
| 38 | SexFemale | Page 1, Primary Cases | Number | Number of primary cases who identify as female. |
| 39 | SexUnknown | Page 1, Primary Cases | Number | Number of primary cases of unknown sex. |
| 40 | SexIsPercent | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if sex is represented by the percentage of primary cases of each sex. If false, sex is represented by a number, not a percent. |
| 41 | Year | Page 1, Primary Cases | Number | The year of the outbreak for which the illnesses occurred. |
| 42 | YearConfirmedIll | Page 1, Primary Cases | Number | Number of lab-confirmed cases for the year. |
| 43 | YearProbableIll | Page 1, Primary Cases | Number | Number of probable ill cases for the year. |
| 44 | YearTotalPrimaryIll | Page 1, Primary Cases | Number | Total number of primary cases for the year. |
| 45 | AgeUnder1 | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Number of primary cases age less than one year. |
| 46 | Age1to4 | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Number of primary cases age one to four years. |
| 47 | Age5to9 | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Number of primary cases age five to nine years. |
| 48 | Age10to17 | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Number of primary cases age 10 to 17 years. |
| 49 | Age18to49 | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Number of primary cases age 18 to 49 years. |
| 50 | Age50to64 | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Number of primary cases age 50 to 64 years. |
| 51 | Age65to74 | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Number of primary cases age 65 to 74 years. |
| 52 | Age75plus | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Number of primary cases equal to or over 75 years of age. |
| 53 | AgeUnknown | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Number of primary cases of unknown age. |
| 54 | AgeIsPercent | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if age is represented by the percentage of primary cases of each age. If false, age is represented by a number, not a percent. |
| 55 | Symptom_# | Page 2, Primary Cases | Text | Name of sign or symptom. |
| 56 | SymptomCases_# | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Number of cases with sign or symptom specified in the corresponding 'Symptom' field. |
| 57 | SymptomInfo_# | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Total number of cases for whom information is available for the symptom specified in the corresponding 'Symptom' field. |
| 58 | SymptomFlag | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether or not additional rows of data are available in NORS that could not be downloaded in the flat file structure due to size limits. |
| 59 | IncUnknown | Page 2, Primary Cases | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Information on incubation period is unknown. |
| 60 | IncShort | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Shortest incubation period, in selected units. |
| 61 | IncShortUnit | Page 2, Primary Cases | Text | Units of shortest incubation time. |
| 62 | IncMedian | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Median incubation period, in selected units. |
| 63 | IncMedianUnit | Page 2, Primary Cases | Text | Units of median incubation time. |
| 64 | IncLong | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Longest incubation period, in selected units. |
| 65 | IncLongUnit | Page 2, Primary Cases | Text | Units of longest incubation time. |
| 66 | IncubationNum | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Number of primary cases for whom information on incubation period is available. |
| 67 | DurUnknown | Page 2, Primary Cases | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if information on duration of illness is unknown. |
| 68 | DurShort | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Shortest duration time, in selected units. |
| 69 | DurShortUnit | Page 2, Primary Cases | Text | Units of shortest duration time. |
| 70 | DurMedian | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Median duration time, in selected units. |
| 71 | DurMedianUnit | Page 2, Primary Cases | Text | Units of median duration time. |
| 72 | DurLong | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Longest duration time, in selected units. |
| 73 | DurLongUnit | Page 2, Primary Cases | Text | Units of longest duration time. |
| 74 | DurationNum | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Number of primary cases for whom information on duration of illness is available. |
| 75 | HealthcareNum | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Number of primary cases who visited a health care provider. |
| 76 | HealthcareInfo | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Total number of primary cases for whom information on health care visit is available. |
| 77 | ERNum | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Number of primary cases who visited an emergency room. |
| 78 | ERInfo | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Total number of primary cases for whom information on emergency room visit is available. |
| 79 | IHSNum | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Number of primary cases who visited an Indian Health Service (IHS) or tribal facility. |
| 80 | IHSInfo | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Total number of primary cases for whom information on IHS or tribal facility visit is available. |
| 81 | DeathsNum | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Number of primary cases who died. |
| 82 | DeathsInfo | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Total number of primary cases for whom information on survival is available. |
| 83 | HospitalNum | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Number of primary cases who were hospitalized. |
| 84 | HospitalInfo | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Total number of primary cases for whom information on hospitalization is available. |
| 85 | HUSNum | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Number of primary cases with hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). |
| 86 | HUSInfo | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Total number of primary cases for whom information on HUS is available. |
| 87 | DissemInfectNum | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Number of primary cases with a disseminated infection. |
| 88 | DissemInfectInfo | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Total number of primary cases for whom information on disseminated infection is available. |
| 89 | PregLossNum | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Number of primary cases with a pregnancy loss. |
| 90 | PregLossInfo | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Total number of known primary cases who are pregnant. |
| 91 | DaycareNum | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Number of primary cases who attended or worked in child daycare. |
| 92 | DaycareInfo | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Total number of primary cases for whom information on child daycare is available. |
| 93 | HomelessNum | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Number of primary cases who were experiencing homelessness. |
| 94 | HomelessInfo | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Total number of primary cases for whom information on homelessness is available. |
| 95 | WorkplaceNum | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Number of primary cases exposed in the workplace. |
| 96 | WorkplaceInfo | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Total number of primary cases for whom information on workplace exposure is available. |
| 97 | ImmCompNum | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Number of primary cases who were immunocompromised. |
| 98 | ImmCompInfo | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Total number of primary cases for whom information on immunocompromised status is available. |
| 99 | MSMNum | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Number of adult male primary cases who report sexual contact with another male. |
| 100 | MSMInfo | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Total number of known male primary cases. |
| 101 | TravelCaseDom | Page 3, Primary Cases | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if any primary cases traveled domestically for at least one night away from their primary residence. |
| 102 | TravelCaseInt | Page 3, Primary Cases | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if any primary cases traveled internationally for at least one night away from their primary residence. |
| 103 | TravelSourceInt | Page 3, Primary Cases | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | For food outbreaks, indicate if the outbreak was associated with the source case-patient traveling internationally. |
| 104 | CaseCharRemarks | Page 3, Primary Cases | Text | Remarks about case characteristics. |
| 105 | SecondaryFood | Page 3, Secondary Cases | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate whether foodborne transmission was a secondary mode of transmission. |
| 106 | SecondaryWater | Page 3, Secondary Cases | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate whether waterborne transmission was a secondary mode of transmission. |
| 107 | SecondaryAnimal | Page 3, Secondary Cases | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate whether animal contact was a secondary mode of transmission. |
| 108 | SecondaryPerson | Page 3, Secondary Cases | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate whether person-to-person transmission was a secondary mode of transmission. |
| 109 | SecondaryEnviron | Page 3, Secondary Cases | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate whether an environmental exposure was a secondary mode of transmission. |
| 110 | SecondaryUnknown | Page 3, Secondary Cases | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate whether an indeterminate or unknown mode was a secondary mode of transmission. |
| 111 | ConfirmedSecondary | Page 3, Secondary Cases | Number | Number of laboratory-confirmed secondary cases. |
| 112 | ProbableSecondary | Page 3, Secondary Cases | Number | Number of probable secondary cases. |
| 113 | TotalSecondary | Page 3, Secondary Cases | Number | Total number of laboratory-confirmed and probable secondary cases. |
| 114 | TotalCases | Page 3, Secondary Cases | Number | Sum of all primary and secondary cases reported in the EstimatedPrimary and TotalSecondary fields. |
| 115 | SecDeathsNum | Page 3, Secondary Cases | Number | Number of secondary cases who died. |
| 116 | SecDeathsInfo | Page 3, Secondary Cases | Number | Total number of secondary cases for whom information on death is available. |
| 117 | SecHospitalNum | Page 3, Secondary Cases | Number | Number of secondary cases who were hospitalized. |
| 118 | SecHospitalInfo | Page 3, Secondary Cases | Number | Total number of secondary cases for whom information on hospitalization is available. |
| 119 | SecHUSNum | Page 3, Secondary Cases | Number | Number of secondary cases with hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). |
| 120 | SecHUSInfo | Page 3, Secondary Cases | Number | Total number of secondary cases for whom information on HUS is available. |
| 121 | SamplesTested | Page 3, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate whether any specimens or environmental, food, or water samples were collected and tested. |
| 122 | SampleTypeHuman | Page 3, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate whether human samples were tested. |
| 123 | SampleTypeHumanNum | Page 3, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | Number | Number of persons from whom clinical specimens were collected, if clinical diagnostic specimens were collected. |
| 124 | SampleTypeFW | Page 3, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate whether food workers were tested. |
| 125 | SampleTypeAnimal | Page 3, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate whether animal samples were tested. |
| 126 | SampleTypeFood | Page 3, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate whether food samples were tested. |
| 127 | SampleTypeWater | Page 3, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate whether water samples were tested. |
| 128 | SampleTypeOther | Page 3, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate whether other environmental samples were tested. |
| 129 | SampleTypeOthSp | Page 3, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | Text | Specify other environmental sample types. |
| 130 | HumanTestedFor_# | Page 3, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | Text | Indicate what the human sample was tested for (e.g., bacteria, viruses). |
| 131 | OtherTestedFor_# | Page 3, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | Text | Indicate what the animal/food/water/other environmental sample was tested for (e.g., bacteria, viruses). |
| 132 | HumanTestType_# | Page 4, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | Text | Indicate the type of test used for the human sample. |
| 133 | OtherTestType_# | Page 4, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | Text | Indicate the type of test used for the animal/food/water/other environmental sample. |
| 134 | NARMSAST | Page 4, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if CDC NARMS performed antimicrobial susceptibility testing. |
| 135 | SampleLocation_# | Page 4, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | Text | Indicate which of the following sampling locations were tested. |
| 136 | WaterEnvSampImp | Page 4, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate whether environmental sampling results implicate water as the primary mode of transmission. |
| 137 | WaterImpVeh | Page 4, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | If 'WaterEnvSampImp' ="Yes", indicate if environmental sampling results implicate the vehicle(s) of transmission. |
| 138 | SampleResult_# | Page 4, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | Text | Environmental sampling results (e.g., Fecal indicators, pH, Temperature, Turbidity, Residual/free disinfectant, Combined disinfectant, Etiologic agent(s), Other). |
| 139 | SampleResultSupport_# | Page 4, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if there are supporting environmental sampling results. |
| 140 | SampleResultDescribe_# | Page 4, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | Text | Describe relevant environmental sampling results (e.g., fecal indicators identified in well water on [insert date]). |
| 141 | WaterHistImp | Page 4, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if historical or other environmental health evidence implicate water as the primary mode of transmission. |
| 142 | WaterHistImpDescribe | Page 4, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | Text | If 'WaterHisImp' ="Yes", indicate historical or environmental health evidence that implicated water as the mode of transmission. |
| 143 | WaterEnvAttach | Page 4, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if you have environmental sampling results to attach to this report. |
| 144 | EtiologyKnown | Page 5, Etiology and Isolates | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate that there is at least one confirmed or suspected outbreak etiology (based on either laboratory confirmation or epidemiological evidence). |
| 145 | GenusName_# | Page 5, Etiology and Isolates | Text | Genus of the identified etiology. |
| 146 | SpeciesName_# | Page 5, Etiology and Isolates | Text | Species of the identified etiology. |
| 147 | SubtypeName_# |
Page 5, Etiology and Isolates | Text | Subtype (e.g., serotype, genotype). |
| 148 | OtherCharacteristics_# | Page 5, Etiology and Isolates | Text | Other characteristics of the identified etiology specified in the corresponding 'GenusName' field. |
| 149 | NumPosTotal | Page 5, Etiology and Isolates | Number | Total number of primary cases testing positive by culture, CIDT, or any other test. |
| 150 | NumPosCulture | Page 5, Etiology and Isolates | Number | Number of positive culture confirmed primary cases. |
| 151 | NumPosCIDT | Page 5, Etiology and Isolates | Number | Number of CIDT positive only primary cases. |
| 152 | PatientSpecimen_# | Page 5, Etiology and Isolates | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate whether the etiology in the corresponding 'GenusName' field was identified/detected in a patient specimen. |
| 153 | FoodSample_# | Page 5, Etiology and Isolates | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate whether the etiology in the corresponding 'GenusName' field was identified/detected in a food specimen. |
| 154 | EnvironmentalSample_# | Page 5, Etiology and Isolates | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate whether the etiology in the corresponding 'GenusName' field was identified/detected in a environmental specimen. |
| 155 | FoodWorkerSpecimen_# | Page 5, Etiology and Isolates | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate whether the etiology in the corresponding 'GenusName' field was identified/detected in a food worker specimen. |
| 156 | WaterSample_# | Page 5, Etiology and Isolates | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate whether the etiology specified in the corresponding 'GenusName' field was identified/detected in a water sample. |
| 157 | AnimalSpecimen_# | Page 5, Etiology and Isolates | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate whether the etiology in the corresponding 'GenusName' field was identified/detected in an animal specimen. |
| 158 | Confirmed_# | Page 5, Etiology and Isolates | Text | Indicate whether the etiology listed in the corresponding 'GenusName' field is confirmed or suspected. |
| 159 | EtiologyValue_# | N/A | Text | Indicate whether the listed etiology is bacterial, chemical, viral, parasitic, or hepatitis. Value is automatically assigned for analysis purposes. |
| 160 | EtiologyFlag | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether or not additional rows of data are available in NORS that could not be downloaded in the flat file structure due to size limits. |
| 161 | CDCSystem_# | Page 5, Etiology and Isolates | Text | The CDC laboratory system with associated isolate or specimen data for the isolate listed in the corresponding 'StateLabID' field. |
| 162 | StateSampleID_# | Page 5, Etiology and Isolates | Text | State Lab Sample ID assigned by state lab. |
| 163 | CDCSampleID | Page 5, Etiology and Isolates | Text | CDC assigned laboratory ID (CaliciNet key, Accession ID, or PulseNet key). |
| 164 | CDCLabOutbreakID_# | Page 5, Etiology and Isolates | Text | The CDC lab outbreak ID for the isolate listed in the corresponding 'StateLabID' field. |
| 165 | Enzyme1_# | Page 5, Etiology and Isolates | Text | Indicate the CDC PulseNet pattern designation for an enzyme for an isolate (set #). E.g., Enzyme1_3 indicates the first PulseNet pattern designation for enzyme for the third isolate. |
| 166 | Enzyme2_# | Page 5, Etiology and Isolates | Text | Indicate the CDC PulseNet pattern designation for an enzyme for an isolate (set #). E.g., Enzyme2_3 indicates the second PulseNet pattern designation for an enzyme for the third isolate. |
| 167 | SequenceInfo_# | Page 5, Etiology and Isolates | Text | Other molecular designation/CaliciNet sequenced region for the isolate listed in the corresponding 'StateLabID' field. |
| 168 | SubtypeInfo_# | Page 5, Etiology and Isolates | Text | Other molecular designation/CaliciNet genotype for the isolate listed in the corresponding 'StateLabID' field. |
| 169 | SourceType_# | Page 5, Etiology and Isolates | Text | Source or sample type for the specimen from the PulseNet or CaliciNet database. |
| 170 | Polymerase_# | N/A | Text | Polymerase of the norovirus etiology indicated in the corresponding 'GenusName' field. |
| 171 | Capsid_# | N/A | Text | Capsid of the norovirus etiology indicated in the corresponding 'GenusName' field. |
| 172 | IsolatesFlag | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether or not additional rows of data are available in NORS that could not be downloaded in the flat file structure due to size limits. |
| 173 | MajorSetting_# | Page 5, Settings | Text | Name of major setting where exposure occurred for person-to-person, environmental contamination, and indeterminate/unknown mode outbreaks. |
| 174 | SettingExposure_# | Page 5, Settings | Text | Setting where exposure occurred. For foodborne outbreaks, this is the location where food was eaten. For person-to-person, environmental contamination, and indeterminate/unknown mode outbreaks, this is any setting(s) of exposure in addition to the major setting of exposure. |
| 175 | SettingExposureFlag | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether or not additional rows of data are available in NORS that could not be downloaded in the flat file structure due to size limits. |
| 176 | SettingExposureRemarks | Page 5, Settings | Text | Remarks field for additional information about settings of exposure for all modes except water. |
| 177 | WherePrepName_# | Page 6, Settings | Text | Location where the implicated food was prepared. |
| 178 | WherePrepNameFlag | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether or not additional rows of data are available in NORS that could not be downloaded in the flat file structure due to size limits. |
| 179 | WherePrepRemarks | Page 6, Settings | Text | Remarks field for additional information about the location of preparation of the implicated food. |
| 180 | TreatedRecExposure | Page 6, Settings | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | The implicated type of water exposure was treated recreational water. |
| 181 | UntreatedRecExposure | Page 6, Settings | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | The implicated type of water exposure was untreated recreational water. |
| 182 | DrinkingExposure | Page 6, Settings | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | The implicated type of water exposure was drinking water. |
| 183 | OtherExposure | Page 6, Settings | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | The implicated type of water exposure was an other or environmental exposure to water. |
| 184 | UndeterminedExposure | Page 6, Settings | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | The implicated type of water exposure was an undetermined exposure to water. |
| 185 | RecWaterType | N/A | Text | Indicate type of recreational water (e.g., treated, untreated). |
| 186 | RecVenue_# | Page 6, Settings | Text | Water venue of exposure (e.g., hot tub/spa/whirlpool; pool - other swimming pool; hot spring). |
| 187 | RecSubtype_# | Page 6, Settings | Text | Water venue subtype (i.e. indoor, outdoor, or unknown). |
| 188 | RecSetting_# | Page 6, Settings | Text | Setting of exposure (e.g., hotel/motel). |
| 189 | RecTreatment_# | Page 6, Settings | Text | Indicate how the water in the venue was treated (e.g., no treatment, disinfection, home filtration). |
| 190 | RecTreatmentDescription_# | Page 6, Settings | Text | Indicate additional description of the treatment used at a recreational water venue. |
| 191 | RecCYALevel_# | Page 6, Settings | Text | Indicate the chlorine stabilizer levels in the venue at the time of the outbreak, when 'RecTreatmentDescription' = 'Cyanuric Acid' or 'Dichlor/Trichlor'. |
| 192 | DWSystem_# | Page 6, Settings | Text | Water system (e.g., commercially-bottled water, community water system, individual water system). |
| 193 | DWEPAID_# | Page 6, Settings | Text | Public water system EPA ID number which is an identification number assigned by the EPA to public water systems. |
| 194 | DWSource_# | Page 6, Settings | Text | Water source (e.g., ground water, surface water or unknown). |
| 195 | DWDescription_# | Page 6, Settings | Text | Water source description (e.g. spring; well; lake). |
| 196 | DWTreatment_# | Page 6, Settings | Text | Indicate how the water in the system was treated (e.g., no treatment, disinfection, home filtration). |
| 197 | DWTreatmentDescription | Page 6, Settings | Text | Indicate additional description of the treatment used at a drinking water venue. |
| 198 | DWSetting_# | Page 6, Settings | Text | Setting of exposure (e.g., hotel/motel). |
| 199 | OtherWaterType | N/A | Text | Indicate other type of water (e.g., other exposures to water, including other environmental exposures to water). |
| 200 | OtherSystem_# | Page 7, Settings | Text | Indicate the system or source of the water (e.g., cooling tower; drainage ditch; fountain - ornamental). |
| 201 | OtherSetting_# | Page 7, Settings | Text | Setting of exposure (e.g, hotel/motel). |
| 202 | OtherSettingFlag | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether or not additional rows of data are available in NORS that could not be downloaded in the flat file structure due to size limits. |
| 203 | OtherTreatment_# | Page 7, Settings | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if the water system/source was treated to reduce or prevent the risk of disease transmission. |
| 204 | OtherTreatmentDesc_# | Page 7, Settings | Text | Indicate how the water in the system/source was treated. |
| 205 | WaterSettingExposureRemarks | Page 7, Settings | Text | Remarks for additional information about water setting of exposure. |
| 206 | AssociatedEvent | Page 7, Settings | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if the exposure was associated with a specific event or gathering. |
| 207 | EventName_# | Page 7, Settings | Text | Indicate the type of event or gathering, if the outbreak exposure was associated with a specific event or gathering. |
| 208 | LTC_# | Page 7, Settings | Text | Indicate the type(s) of care affected by the long-term care outbreak (e.g., nursing home/skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, intermediate care, memory care, other). |
| 209 | MultipleSchools | Page 7, Settings | Text | Indicate if the outbreak involved one or more schools. |
| 210 | NumofMultipleSchools | Page 7, Settings | Number | Number of schools if multiple schools were involved in the outbreak. |
| 211 | GradeLevelK GradeLevel1 GradeLevel2 GradeLevel3 GradeLevel4 GradeLevel5 GradeLevel6 GradeLevel7 GradeLevel8 GradeLevel9 GradeLevel10 GradeLevel11 GradeLevel12 GradeLevelCollege GradeLevelUnknown |
Page 7, Settings | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate grade level of the students in the outbreak. |
| 212 | NumSchoolPublic | Page 7, Settings | Number | Number of involved schools with public funding. |
| 213 | NumSchoolPrivate | Page 7, Settings | Number | Number of involved schools with private funding. |
| 214 | NumSchoolUnk | Page 7, Settings | Number | Number of involved schools with unknown or undetermined funding. |
| 215 | DFName | Page 7, Settings | Text | Name of correctional/detention facility where outbreak exposure occurred. |
| 216 | DFOversight | Page 7, Settings | Text | Indicate whether correctional/detention facility is run by the government, by a privately contracted business, or unknown. |
| 217 | DFType | Page 7, Settings | Text | Indicate type of correctional/detention facility. |
| 218 | DFInmateFW | Page 7, Settings | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate whether inmate food workers were involved in food preparation. |
| 219 | DFOtherFW | Page 7, Settings | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate whether other food workers were involved in food preparation. |
| 220 | DFInmateFWImp | Page 7, Settings | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate whether inmate food workers were implicated in food worker contamination as a contributing factor. |
| 221 | DFOtherFWImp | Page 7, Settings | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate whether other food workers were implicated in food worker contamination as a contributing factor. |
| 222 | GuestExposed | Page 8, Settings | Number | Number of residents, guests, attendees, patients, etc. who were exposed in the major setting. |
| 223 | StaffExposed | Page 8, Settings | Number | Number of staff, crew, etc. who were exposed in the major setting. |
| 224 | GuestIll | Page 8, Settings | Number | Number of residents, guests, attendees, patients, etc. who were exposed in the major setting and became ill during the outbreak. |
| 225 | StaffIll | Page 8, Settings | Number | Number of staff, crew, etc. who were exposed in the major setting and became ill during the outbreak. |
| 226 | GuestAR | Page 8, Settings | Number | The attack rate among residents and guests, calculated by dividing the number of residents and guests ill by the number exposed. |
| 227 | StaffAR | Page 8, Settings | Number | The attack rate among staff and crew, calculated by dividing the number of staff and crew ill by the number exposed. |
| 228 | AnimalUndetermined | Page 8, Animal Contact | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if an animal vehicle was not identified for the outbreak. |
| 229 | AnimalReasonUnd_# | Page 8, Animal Contact | Text | If animal vehicle undetermined, indicate reason(s) supporting animal contact as the mode of transmission (e.g., epidemiologic evidence, laboratory evidence, environmental evidence, traceback investigation, other). |
| 230 | AnimalType_# | Page 8, Animal Contact | Text | Specify the animal type. |
| 231 | AnimalFlag | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether or not additional rows of data are available in NORS that could not be downloaded in the flat file structure due to size limits. |
| 232 | AnimalConfirmed_# | Page 8, Animal Contact | Text | Indicate whether the animal vehicle specified in the corresponding 'AnimalType' field was confirmed or suspected. |
| 233 | AnimalReasonConfirmed_#_# | Page 8, Animal Contact | Text | Indicate reason suspected or confirmed for the animal vehicle (e.g., laboratory, environmental, epidemiologic, traceback, other). |
| 234 | AnimalVehicleDiarrhea | Page 8, Animal Contact | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate whether the animal experienced a diarrheal illness. |
| 235 | AnimalVehicleImport | Page 8, Animal Contact | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate whether the animal was imported into the U.S. |
| 236 | AnimalVehicleCountry | Page 8, Animal Contact | Text | If the animal was imported into the U.S., indicate the country of source. |
| 237 | AnimalVehicleCriteria_# | Page 8, Animal Contact | Text | Indicate if any of the animal(s) implicated in the outbreak met any of the following criteria. |
| 238 | AnimalNum | Page 8, Animal Contact | Number | Number of animals involved in the outbreak. |
| 239 | AnimalNumUnk | Page 8, Animal Contact | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if the number of animals in the outbreak was unknown. |
| 240 | AnimalDeaths | Page 8, Animal Contact | Number | Number of animals that died during the outbreak period of interest. |
| 241 | AnimalDeathsUnk | Page 8, Animal Contact | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if the number of animals that died during the outbreak period of interest was unknown. |
| 242 | AnimalDeathsIll | Page 8, Animal Contact | Number | Number of animals that died as a result of the outbreak-associated illness. |
| 243 | AnimalDeathsIllUnk | Page 8, Animal Contact | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if the number of animals that died as a result of the outbreak-associated illness was unknown. |
| 244 | AnimalEnvironment | Page 8, Animal Contact | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate whether the animal's living environment was implicated as a potential source of the outbreak. |
| 245 | AnimalWork_# | Page 8, Animal Contact | Text | If any outbreak-associated case-patients were exposed in the workplace, indicate the occupation(s) of primary cases exposed in the workplace (e.g., farm/dairy worker, pet store worker, agricultural store worker, processing plant/slaughterhouse worker, other). |
| 246 | AnimalFeedImplicated | Page 8, Animal Contact | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate whether pet food or animal feed was implicated as a potential source of the outbreak. |
| 247 | AnimalFeedType_# | Page 8, Animal Contact | Text | Indicate the type of pet food implicated. |
| 248 | AnimalCompendium | Page 9, Animal Contact | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate whether the "Compendium of Measures to Prevent Disease Associated with Animals in Public Settings" was used during the investigation. |
| 249 | AnimalRemarks |
Page 9, Animal Contact | Text | Animal remarks/comments. |
| 250 | AntiBacNum | Page 9, Fungal | Number | Number of cases treated with systemic antibacterial medication before fungal infection was diagnosed. |
| 251 | AntiBacInfo | Page 9, Fungal | Number | Total number of cases for whom information on systemic antibacterial use before fungal diagnosis is known. |
| 252 | AntiFungalNum | Page 9, Fungal | Number | Number of cases treated with systemic antifungal medication. |
| 253 | AntiFungalInfo | Page 9, Fungal | Number | Total number of cases for whom information on systemic antifungal use is known. |
| 254 | EnvSample | Page 9, Fungal | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate whether environmental samples were collected. |
| 255 | EnvSampleResult | Page 9, Fungal | Text | If environmental samples were collected, indicate the results. |
| 256 | FungalCF_# | Page 9, Fungal | Text | Indicate which contributing factors were involved in the fungal disease outbreak. |
| 257 | FungalCFSp_# | Page 9, Fungal | Text | Specify birds, bats, or other as a contributing factor involved in the fungal disease outbreak. |
| 258 | Industry | Page 9, Fungal | Text | Major industry of occupational exposure. |
| 259 | Occupation | Page 9, Fungal | Text | Occupation of persons with occupational exposure. |
| 260 | PPENum | Page 9, Fungal | Number | Number of cases that wore PPE at any time during the suspected exposure. |
| 261 | PPEInfo | Page 9, Fungal | Number | Total number of cases for whom information on PPE use is known. |
| 262 | PPESp | Page 9, Fungal | Text | Specify type of PPE. |
| 263 | FoodVehicleUndetermined | Page 10, Food | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if a food vehicle was not identified for the outbreak. |
| 264 | ReasonFood_# | Page 10, Food | Text | If food vehicle undetermined, indicate reason(s) supporting foodborne as the mode of transmission (e.g., epidemiologic evidence, laboratory evidence, environmental evidence, traceback investigation, other). |
| 265 | FoodName_# | Page 10, Food | Text | Name of the implicated food suspected or investigated. |
| 266 | FoodNameFlag | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether or not additional rows of data are available in NORS that could not be downloaded in the flat file structure due to size limits. |
| 267 | FoodConfirmed_# | Page 10, Food | Text | Indicate whether the food vehicle specified in the corresponding 'FoodName' field was confirmed or suspected. |
| 268 | FoodReasonSuspected_# |
Page 10, Food | Text | Indicate reason suspected or confirmed for the implicated food. |
| 269 | IngredientName_#_# |
Page 10, Food | Text | Indicate the ingredient name for the implicated food suspected or investigated. |
| 270 | ContaminatedIngredient_#_# |
Page 10, Food | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | For the implicated food in the corresponding 'IngredientName' field, indicate if the ingredient was the contaminated ingredient. |
| 271 | MethodOfProcessing_# |
Page 10, Food | Text | For the implicated food in the corresponding 'FoodName' field, indicate method of processing. |
| 272 | LevelofPreparation_# |
Page 10, Food | Text | For the implicated food in the corresponding 'FoodName' field, indicate level of preparation. |
| 273 | MethodOfPreparation_# |
Page 10, Food | Text | For the implicated food in the corresponding 'FoodName' field, indicate method of preparation. |
| 274 | Packaging_# | Page 10, Food | Text | For the implicated food in the corresponding 'FoodName' field, indicate the type of packaging. |
| 275 | FoodImported_# | Page 10, Food | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if the implicated food in the corresponding 'FoodName' field was imported into the U.S. |
| 276 | FoodCountryName_# | Page 10, Food | Text | If the contaminated food was imported, indicate the name of the country, if known. |
| 277 | Produced_# | Page 10, Food | Text | Indicate if the product was produced under U.S. domestic regulatory oversight (e.g., yes, federal; yes, state only; no; unknown). |
| 278 | Sold_# | Page 10, Food | Text | Indicate if the product was sold under U.S. domestic regulatory oversight (e.g., yes, federal; yes, state only; no; unknown). |
| 279 | FoodManager | Page 10, Food | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate whether a certified food protection manager was at the location of preparation. |
| 280 | FoodManagerAll | Page 10, Food | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | If the location of preparation has a certified food protection manager, indicate whether the certified food protection manager is on site during all hours of operation. |
| 281 | FoodWorkerImplicated | Page 11, Food | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if food worker was implicated as a source of contamination. |
| 282 | ContributingFactorsUnknown | Page 11, Food | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if contributing factors are unknown. |
| 283 | CFConReason | Page 11, Food | Text | If no contamination factor available to enter, indicate the reason why (e.g., N/A, Unknown, None identified). |
| 284 | ContributingFactorName_# | Pages 11, 12, 13, Food | Text | Name of contributing factor. |
| 285 | ContributingFactorNameFlag | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether or not additional rows of data are available in NORS that could not be downloaded in the flat file structure due to size limits. |
| 286 | ContributingFactorType_# | Pages 11, 12, 13, Food | Text | Type of contributing factor. |
| 287 | ContributingFactorTypeFlag | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether or not additional rows of data are available in NORS that could not be downloaded in the flat file structure due to size limits. |
| 288 | CFFinal | Page 11, 12, 13, Food | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | CF occurred at the point of final prep/sale. |
| 289 | CFPreHarvest | Page 11, 12, 13, Food | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | CF occurred pre-harvest. |
| 290 | CFPostHarvest | Page 11, 12, 13, Food | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | CF occurred post-harvest. |
| 291 | CFUnkHarvest | Page 11, 12, 13, Food | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | CF occurred before point of final sale, but unknown if pre or post harvest. |
| 292 | CFUnkLoc | Page 11, 12, 13, Food | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Unknown where CF was noted. |
| 293 | CFProReason | Page 12, Food | Text | If no proliferation factor available to enter, indicate the reason why (e.g., N/A, unknown, none identified). |
| 294 | CFSurReason | Page 12, Food | Text | If no survival factor available to enter, indicate the reason why (e.g., N/A, unknown, none identified). |
| 295 | CFRemarks | Page 13, Food | Text | Remarks about contributing factors. |
| 296 | TracebackName | Page 13, Traceback & Recall | Text | Company name for the traceback. |
| 297 | TracebackType_# | Page 13, Traceback & Recall | Text | Company type for the traceback listed in the corresponding 'TracebackName' field. |
| 298 | TracebackState_# | Page 13, Traceback & Recall | Text | U.S. state for the source in the traceback listed in the corresponding 'TracebackName' field. |
| 299 | TracebackCountry_# | Page 13, Traceback & Recall | Text | Country for the source in the traceback listed in the corresponding 'TracebackName' field. |
| 300 | TracebackFindings | Page 13, Traceback & Recall | Text | Indicate which traceback findings the traceback point represents (e.g., source of contamination, amplified contamination, point of service or sale, etc.). |
| 301 | TracebackFlag | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether or not additional rows of data are available in NORS that could not be downloaded in the flat file structure due to size limits. |
| 302 | TracebackAgency | Page 13, Traceback & Recall | Text | Indicate which federal agencies were involved in the traceback investigation (e.g., CDC, FDA, USDA/APHIS, USDA/FSIS, other, oone). |
| 303 | Recall | Page 13, Traceback & Recall | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate whether a food product was recalled. |
| 304 | RecallItem | Page 13, Traceback & Recall | Text | Exact item recalled. |
| 305 | RecallLink | Page 13, Traceback & Recall | Text | Link to offical recall announcement. |
| 306 | RecallComments | Page 13, Traceback & Recall | Text | Comments about the recall. |
| 307 | NumberExposed | Page 13, Water | Number | Estimated total number of persons with primary water exposure. |
| 308 | EpiEvidence | Page 13, Water | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if epidemiologic data supported implicating water as the outbreak exposure. |
| 309 | ClinLabEvidence | Page 13, Water | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if clinical laboratory data supported implicating water as the outbreak exposure. |
| 310 | EnviroEvidence | Page 13, Water | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if environmental health data supported implicating water as the outbreak exposure. |
| 311 | PriorExpEvidence | Page 13, Water | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if prior experience supported implicating water as the outbreak exposure. |
| 312 | EstimatedRisk | Page 13, Water | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if data were collected to estimate association in a waterborne disease outbreak. |
| 313 | CommonSource | Page 13, Water | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | If response to 'EstimatedRisk' = no or unknown, indicate if water was the common source shared by persons who were ill. |
| 314 | EpiExposure_# | Page 13, Water | Text | A vehicle of pathogen transmission, such as an exposure (e.g., swimming pool use) or setting (e.g., hotel stay), measured in an epidemiologic study. |
| 315 | EpiAttackRate_# | Page 13, Water | Decimal | The attack rate for the exposure in the epidemiologic study. Attack rate is the proportion of exposed persons who became ill out of the total number of people exposed. |
| 316 | EffectMeasure_# | Page 13, Water | Decimal | The effect measure value, with reference to a vehicle of transmission in a waterborne disease outbreak specified in the corresponding 'EpiExposure' field. |
| 317 | EffectMeasureType_# | Page 13, Water | Text | The type of effect measure reported, with reference to a vehicle of transmission in a waterborne disease outbreak specified in the corresponding 'EpiExposure' field. |
| 318 | pValue_# | Page 13, Water | Decimal | The p-value for the effect measure with reference to the vehicle of transmission indicated in the corresponding 'EpiExposure' field. |
| 319 | ConfidenceInterval_# | Page 13, Water | Text | The confidence interval for the effect measure, with reference to the vehicle of transmission indicated in the corresponding 'EpiExposure' field. |
| 320 | WaterRemarks | Page 14, Water | Text | Remarks field for additional information about the waterborne disease outbreak investigation. |
| 321 | FacilityChar_# | Page 14, Water | Text | Indicate specific characteristics of the facility where a waterborne disease outbreak occurred when Legionella or other biofilm-associated pathogens are implicated as the etiology. |
| 322 | FacilityRemarks | Page 14, Water | Text | Remarks about facility characteristics in a facility where a waterborne disease outbreak occurred when Legionella or other biofilm-associated pathogens are implicated as the etiology. |
| 323 | WMP | Page 14, Water | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if the facility had a water management program in place at the time of the outbreak. |
| 324 | WMPDescription_# | Page 14, Water | Text | Indicate elements included in water management program of the facility where a waterborne disease outbreak occurred when Legionella or other biofilm-associated pathogens are implicated as the etiology. |
| 325 | WMPDesign_# | Page 14, Water | Text | Indicate who designed the water management program for the facility where a waterborne disease outbreak occurred when Legionella or other biofilm-associated pathogens are implicated as the etiology. |
| 326 | LDRecommend | Page 14, Water | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if recommendations were provided to the facility to decrease the risk of Legionella exposure in a facility where a waterborne disease outbreak occurred when Legionella or other biofilm-associated pathogens are implicated as the etiology. |
| 327 | LDRecommendDescription_# | Page 14, Water | Text | If recommendations were provided, indicate which recommendations were given to the facility where a waterborne disease outbreak occurred when Legionella or other biofilm-associated pathogens are implicated as the etiology. |
| 328 | LDSamples | Page 14, Water | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if samples were tested for Legionella at a laboratory participating in a national proficiency program (e.g., ELITE, ELAP, AIHA). |
| 329 | BiofilmRemarks | Page 14, Water | Text | Remarks about biofilm-associated pathogens section. |
| 330 | TreatedInspection | Page 14, Water | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if water venue(s) were inspected in the 6 months prior to the outbreak. |
| 331 | TreatedRecRemarks | Page 15, Water | Text | Remarks field for additional information about the treated recreational water outbreak investigation. |
| 332 | WaterFactor_# | Pages 15, 16, 18, 19, Water | Text | A contributing factor reported for any type of waterborne disease outbreak in NORS. |
| 333 | WaterFactorFlag | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether additional information is available in NORS and was not downloaded due to size restrictions. |
| 334 | FactorStatus_# | Pages 15, 16, 18, 19, Water | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if the contributing factor was documented/observed or suspected. |
| 335 | WaterFactorType_# | Pages 15, 16, 18, 19, Water | Text | Indicate the water factor type associated with the corresponding WaterFactor (e.g., drinking, untreated, treated, other). |
| 336 | WaterFactorGroup_# | Pages 15, 16, 18, 19, Water | Text | Indicate the factor group that the contributing factor corresponds to (e.g., people, environment, policy and management, maintenance, etc.). |
| 338 | UntreatedQuality | Page 16, Water | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if venue met recreational water quality standards at the time of the outbreak. |
| 339 | UntreatedQualityTest | Page 16, Water | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if microbiological water quality testing results were collected in the 3 months before the outbreak. |
| 340 | UntreatedRecRemarks | Page 16, Water | Text | Remarks field for additional information about the untreated recreational water outbreak investigation. |
| 341 | DrinkingMonth | Page 17, Water | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if the drinking water system had any monitoring violations in the 1 month prior to the outbreak. |
| 342 | DrinkingMonthText | Page 17, Water | Text | Additional description if drinking water system had monitoring violations in the 1 month prior to the outbreak. |
| 343 | DrinkingMCL | Page 17, Water | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if the drinking water system had any maximum contaminant level (MCL) violations in the 1 month prior to the outbreak. |
| 344 | DrinkingMCLText | Page 17, Water | Text | Additional description if drinking water system had MCL violations in the 1 month prior to the outbreak. |
| 345 | DrinkingYear | Page 17, Water | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if the drinking water system had any violations in the 12 months prior to the outbreak. |
| 346 | DrinkingYearText | Page 17, Water | Text | Additional description if the drinking water system had any violations in the 12 months prior to the outbreak. |
| 347 | DrinkingRemarks | Page 17, Water | Text | Remarks fields for additional information about the drinking water outbreak investigation. |
| 348 | SourceFactor | Page 17, Water | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if there was a problem with the quality of the source water. |
| 349 | TreatDistribFactor | Page 17, Water | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if the water quality was affected by a problem occurring with the water treatment or within the distribution system before entry into a building or house. |
| 350 | NonUtilityFactor | Page 17, Water | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if the water quality was affected by a problem occurring after the water meter or outside the jurisdiction of a water utility. |
| 351 | OtherEnvExposureDescription | Page 19, Water | Text | Indicate how the exposure(s) to the water system/source occurred. |
| 352 | OtherEnvExposureRemarks | Page 19, Water | Text | Other exposures to water remarks. |
| 353 | SuspectedTreatedRec | Page 20, Water | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if treated recreational water exposure was a suspected exposure for an undetermined exposure to water outbreak. |
| 354 | SuspectedUntreatedRec | Page 20, Water | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if untreated recreational water exposure was a suspected exposure for an undetermined exposure to water outbreak. |
| 355 | SuspectedDrinking | Page 20, Water | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if drinking water exposure was a suspected exposure for an undetermined exposure to water outbreak. |
| 356 | SuspectedOtherEnvironmental | Page 20, Water | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if other or environmental exposure to water was a suspected exposure for an undetermined exposure to water outbreak. |
| 357 | SuspectedUnidentified | Page 20, Water | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if there was not an identified water exposure for an undetermined exposure to water outbreak. |
| 358 | SuspectedExposureRemarks | Page 20, Water | Text | Remarks field for additional information about the suspected exposure in an undetermined exposure to water outbreak investigation. |
| 359 | UndeterminedCF | Page 20, Water | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if contributing factors were documented or suspected in an undetermined exposures to water outbreak investigation. |
| 360 | UndeterminedCFRemarks | Page 20, Water | Text | Remarks field for contributing factors for undetermined exposure to water outbreaks. |
| 361 | Detection_# | Page 20, Investigation Methods | Text | Indicate how the outbreak was initially detected. |
| 362 | InvestigationMethodEpi_# | Page 20, Investigation Methods | Text | Name of epidemiologic investigation methods used to investigate outbreak. |
| 363 | InvestigationMethodEnv_# | Page 20, Investigation Methods | Text | Name of environmental investigation methods used to investigate outbreak. |
| 364 | InvestigationMethodTrace_# | Page 20, Investigation Methods | Text | Name of traceback investigation methods used to investigate outbreak. |
| 365 | InvestigationComments | Page 20, Investigation Methods | Text | Indicate additional comments related to investigation methods. |
| 366 | InvestigationFlag | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether or not additional rows of data are available in NORS that could not be downloaded in the flat file structure due to size limits. |
| 367 | NEARSID1 - NEARSID4 | Page 20, Investigation Methods | Text | This field is used to link NORS reports to environmental health investigation reports in the National Environmental Assessment Reporting System (NEARS) (formerly Environmental Health Specialists Network). |
| 368 | OHHABSID1 - OHHABSID2 | Page 20, Investigation Methods | Text | This field is used to link NORS reports to reports in the One Health Harmful Algal Bloom System (OHHABS). |
| 369 | InterventionAny | Page 21, Interventions | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if any interventions were recommended or implemented. |
| 370 | InterventionNone | Page 21, Interventions | Text | If no interventions were recommended or implemented, explain why. |
| 371 | InterventionType | Pages 21, 22, 23, 24, Interventions | Text | Intervention type. |
| 372 | InterventionPoint | Pages 21, 22, 23, 24, Interventions | Text | Indicate if the intervention type was recommended or implemented at the point of intervention or point of exposure. |
| 373 | InterventionDist | Pages 21, 22, 23, 24, Interventions | Text | Indicate if the intervention type was recommended or implemented at the point of distribution (e.g., shipping facility, transportation equipment). |
| 374 | InterventionProc | Pages 21, 22, 23, 24, Interventions | Text | Indicate if the intervention type was recommended or implemented at the point of processing (e.g., pasteurization plant). |
| 375 | InterventionSource | Pages 21, 22, 23, 24, Interventions | Text | Indicate if the intervention type was recommended or implemented at the source (e.g., farm). |
| 376 | InterventionComms | Page 24, Interventions | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate if any public communications were released for this outbreak. |
| 377 | Comms_# | Page 24, Interventions | Text | Indicate which group(s) released public communications for the outbreak (e.g., federal government, industry, state/local/territorial health department, etc.). |
| 378 | CommsOthSp | Page 24, Interventions | Text | Specify other group(s) not already listed that released public communications for the outbreak. |
| 379 | InterventionRemarks | Page 24, Interventions | Text | Interventions and outbreak communications remarks. |
| 380 | GeneralRemarks | Page 24, Remarks | Text | General remarks about the outbreak. Briefly describe any important aspects of the outbreak not covered, including links to communications or publications. |
| 381 | IsolateFlag | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate additional isolate information is available in NORS and was not downloaded due to file size restrictions. |
| 382 | WaterSampleFlag | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate additional water sample information is available in NORS and was not downloaded due to file size restrictions. |
| 383 | WaterSampleSourceFlag | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate additional sample source information is available in NORS and was not downloaded due to file size restrictions. |
| 384 | WaterIndicatorFlag | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate additional indicator information is available in NORS and was not downloaded due to file size restrictions. |
| 385 | WaterAnalysisFlag | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate additional isolate information is available in NORS and was not downloaded due to file size restrictions. |
| 386 | ReportingSite | N/A | Text | Reporting site of the report author. |
| 387 | AgencyName | N/A | Text | Name of the NORS agency reporting the outbreak. |
| 388 | AgencyContact | N/A | Text | Name of primary agency contact. |
| 389 | AgencyTitle | N/A | Text | Title of agency contact. |
| 390 | AgencyEmail | N/A | Text | Email address of agency contact. |
| 391 | AgencyPhone | N/A | Text | Phone number of agency contact. |
| 392 | CDCRemarks | N/A | Text | General comments added by CDC NORS managing administrators. |
| 393 | References | N/A | Text | Publications or other references related to outbreak added by CDC. |
| 394 | Attachment_# | N/A | Number | Indicate how many attachments have been included in the NORS report. |
| 395 | AttachmentName_# | N/A | Text | The filename of the attachment(s) to the NORS report, if any. |
| 396 | AttachmentUploadDate_# | N/A | MM/DD/YYYY | Upload date of the attachment(s). |
| 397 | AttachmentFlag | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate whether or not additional rows of data are available in NORS that could not be downloaded in the flat file structure due to size limits. |
| 398 | RecWaterTreatmentFlag | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate whether additional treatment information is available in NORS and was not downloaded due to size restrictions. |
| 399 | FillWaterFlag | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate whether additional fill water information is available in NORS and was not downloaded due to size restrictions. |
| 400 | Strength | N/A | Text | Strength of evidence classification assigned to the outbreak report. (CDC Only) |
| 401 | MonthOnset | N/A | Number | Numeric variable for month of onset. (CDC Only) |
| 402 | YearOnset | N/A | Number | 4 digit year of outbreak onset, based on date first ill. (CDC Only) |
| 403 | PublicationDate | N/A | Text | Surveillance period for the CDC surveillance summary publication that included this report. (CDC Only) |
| 404 | CDCWaterCategory | N/A | Text | Categorical variable for water exposure. (CDC Only) |
| 405 | ConfirmedIn | N/A | Text | Description of which samples had confirmed coliforms (Clinical Specimens, Water Samples, Both). |
| 406 | AgentCodeBacterial | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate bacterial etiologic agent. |
| 407 | AgentCodeFungal | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate fungal etiologic agent. |
| 408 | AgentCodeViral | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate viral etiologic agent. |
| 409 | AgentCodeChemical | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate chemical etiologic agent. |
| 410 | AgentCodeParasitic | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate parasitic etiologic agent. |
| 411 | AgentCodeOther | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate other etiologic agent not listed by available categories. |
| 412 | AgentCodeUnknown | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate etiologic agent is unknown. |
| 413 | IllnessAGI | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate AGI as predominant illness according to surveillance system definitions. (e.g. SKIN='Skin infection, burn, or other condition', AGI='Acute Gastrointestinal Illness', NEURO='Neurologic Symptoms/Conditions', EYE='Keratitis, Infection, Irritation', ARI='Acute Respiratory Illness, HEP='Hepatitis', EAR='Ear Infection, Irritation', LD='Legionnaires Disease', PF='Pontiac Fever') |
| 414 | IllnessARI | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate ARI as predominant illness according to surveillance system definitions. (e.g. SKIN='Skin infection, burn, or other condition', AGI='Acute Gastrointestinal Illness', NEURO='Neurologic Symptoms/Conditions', EYE='Keratitis, Infection, Irritation', ARI='Acute Respiratory Illness, HEP='Hepatitis', EAR='Ear Infection, Irritation', LD='Legionnaires Disease', PF='Pontiac Fever') |
| 415 | IllnessSkin | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate Skin as predominant illness according to surveillance system definitions. (e.g. SKIN='Skin infection, burn, or other condition', AGI='Acute Gastrointestinal Illness', NEURO='Neurologic Symptoms/Conditions', EYE='Keratitis, Infection, Irritation', ARI='Acute Respiratory Illness, HEP='Hepatitis', EAR='Ear Infection, Irritation', LD='Legionnaires Disease', PF='Pontiac Fever') |
| 416 | IllnessEye | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate Eye as predominant illness according to surveillance system definitions. (e.g. SKIN='Skin infection, burn, or other condition', AGI='Acute Gastrointestinal Illness', NEURO='Neurologic Symptoms/Conditions', EYE='Keratitis, Infection, Irritation', ARI='Acute Respiratory Illness, HEP='Hepatitis', EAR='Ear Infection, Irritation', LD='Legionnaires Disease', PF='Pontiac Fever') |
| 417 | IllnessEar | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate Ear as predominant illness according to surveillance system definitions. (e.g. SKIN='Skin infection, burn, or other condition', AGI='Acute Gastrointestinal Illness', NEURO='Neurologic Symptoms/Conditions', EYE='Keratitis, Infection, Irritation', ARI='Acute Respiratory Illness, HEP='Hepatitis', EAR='Ear Infection, Irritation', LD='Legionnaires Disease', PF='Pontiac Fever') |
| 418 | IllnesHep | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate Hep as predominant illness according to surveillance system definitions. (e.g. SKIN='Skin infection, burn, or other condition', AGI='Acute Gastrointestinal Illness', NEURO='Neurologic Symptoms/Conditions', EYE='Keratitis, Infection, Irritation', ARI='Acute Respiratory Illness, HEP='Hepatitis', EAR='Ear Infection, Irritation', LD='Legionnaires Disease', PF='Pontiac Fever') |
| 419 | IllnessLD | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate LD as predominant illness according to surveillance system definitions. (e.g. SKIN='Skin infection, burn, or other condition', AGI='Acute Gastrointestinal Illness', NEURO='Neurologic Symptoms/Conditions', EYE='Keratitis, Infection, Irritation', ARI='Acute Respiratory Illness, HEP='Hepatitis', EAR='Ear Infection, Irritation', LD='Legionnaires Disease', PF='Pontiac Fever') |
| 420 | IllnessLepto | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate Lepto as predominant illness according to surveillance system definitions. (e.g. SKIN='Skin infection, burn, or other condition', AGI='Acute Gastrointestinal Illness', NEURO='Neurologic Symptoms/Conditions', EYE='Keratitis, Infection, Irritation', ARI='Acute Respiratory Illness, HEP='Hepatitis', EAR='Ear Infection, Irritation', LD='Legionnaires Disease', PF='Pontiac Fever') |
| 421 | IllnessNeuro | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate Neuro as predominant illness according to surveillance system definitions. (e.g. SKIN='Skin infection, burn, or other condition', AGI='Acute Gastrointestinal Illness', NEURO='Neurologic Symptoms/Conditions', EYE='Keratitis, Infection, Irritation', ARI='Acute Respiratory Illness, HEP='Hepatitis', EAR='Ear Infection, Irritation', LD='Legionnaires Disease', PF='Pontiac Fever') |
| 422 | IllnessPF | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate PF as predominant illness according to surveillance system definitions. (e.g. SKIN='Skin infection, burn, or other condition', AGI='Acute Gastrointestinal Illness', NEURO='Neurologic Symptoms/Conditions', EYE='Keratitis, Infection, Irritation', ARI='Acute Respiratory Illness, HEP='Hepatitis', EAR='Ear Infection, Irritation', LD='Legionnaires Disease', PF='Pontiac Fever') |
| 423 | IllnessWound | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate LD as predominant illness according to surveillance system definitions. (e.g. SKIN='Skin infection, burn, or other condition', AGI='Acute Gastrointestinal Illness', NEURO='Neurologic Symptoms/Conditions', EYE='Keratitis, Infection, Irritation', ARI='Acute Respiratory Illness, HEP='Hepatitis', EAR='Ear Infection, Irritation', LD='Legionnaires Disease', PF='Pontiac Fever') |
| 424 | IllnessLeg | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate Leg (Legionella) as predominant illness according to surveillance system definitions. |
| 425 | IllnessOther | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate an additional predominant illness, not listed by provided categories according to surveillance system definitions. |
| 426 | Deficiency1 | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Deficiency classification(s) assigned to an outbreak based on a formal review of the outbreak report data: 1='Untreated surface water' |
| 427 | Deficiency2 | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Deficiency classification(s) assigned to an outbreak based on a formal review of the outbreak report data. 2='Untreated ground water' |
| 428 | Deficiency3 | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Deficiency classification(s) assigned to an outbreak based on a formal review of the outbreak report data. 3='Treatment deficiency (e.g., temporary interruption of disinfection, chronically inadequate disinfection, or inadequate or no filtration)' |
| 429 | Deficiency4 | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Deficiency classification(s) assigned to an outbreak based on a formal review of the outbreak report data. 4='Distribution system deficiency, including storage (e.g., cross-connection, backflow, contamination of water mains during construction or repair)' |
| 430 | Deficiency5A | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Deficiency classification(s) assigned to an outbreak based on a formal review of the outbreak report data. 5a='Legionella spp. in drinking water system' |
| 431 | Deficiency5B | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Deficiency classification(s) assigned to an outbreak based on a formal review of the outbreak report data. 5b='Legionella spp. in other non-recreational water system' |
| 432 | Deficiency5C | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Deficiency classification(s) assigned to an outbreak based on a formal review of the outbreak report data. 5c='Legionella spp. in unknown water use' |
| 433 | Deficiency6 | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Deficiency classification(s) assigned to an outbreak based on a formal review of the outbreak report data. 6='Plumbing system deficiency after the water meter or property line (e.g., cross-connection, backflow, or corrosion products)' |
| 434 | Deficiency7 | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Deficiency classification(s) assigned to an outbreak based on a formal review of the outbreak report data. 7='Deficiency in building/home-specific water treatment after the water meter or property line' |
| 435 | Deficiency8 | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Deficiency classification(s) assigned to an outbreak based on a formal review of the outbreak report data. 8='Deficiency or contamination of equipment using or distributing water (e.g., drink-mix machines)' |
| 436 | Deficiency9 | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Deficiency classification(s) assigned to an outbreak based on a formal review of the outbreak report data. 9='Contamination or treatment deficiency during commercial bottling' |
| 437 | Deficiency10A | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Deficiency classification(s) assigned to an outbreak based on a formal review of the outbreak report data. 10a='Contamination during shipping, hauling, or storage: Drinking-tap water ' |
| 438 | Deficiency10B | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Deficiency classification(s) assigned to an outbreak based on a formal review of the outbreak report data. 10b='Contamination during shipping, hauling, or storage: Drinking-commercially-bottled water' |
| 439 | Deficiency11A | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Deficiency classification(s) assigned to an outbreak based on a formal review of the outbreak report data. 11a='Contamination at point of use: Tap' |
| 440 | Deficiency11B | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Deficiency classification(s) assigned to an outbreak based on a formal review of the outbreak report data. 11b='Contamination at point of use: Hose' |
| 441 | Deficiency11C | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Deficiency classification(s) assigned to an outbreak based on a formal review of the outbreak report data. 11c='Contamination at point of use: Commercially-bottled water' |
| 442 | Deficiency11D | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Deficiency classification(s) assigned to an outbreak based on a formal review of the outbreak report data. 11d='Contamination at point of use: Container, bottle, or pitcher' |
| 443 | Deficiency11E | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Deficiency classification(s) assigned to an outbreak based on a formal review of the outbreak report data.11e='Contamination at point of use: Unknown' |
| 444 | Deficiency12 | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Deficiency classification(s) assigned to an outbreak based on a formal review of the outbreak report data. 12='Drinking or contact with other non-recreational water' |
| 445 | Deficiency13A | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Deficiency classification(s) assigned to an outbreak based on a formal review of the outbreak report data. 13a='Current treatment processes not expected to remove a chemical contaminant (e.g.,pesticide contamination of ground water treated with disinfection only): Surface water' |
| 446 | Deficiency13B | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Deficiency classification(s) assigned to an outbreak based on a formal review of the outbreak report data. 13b='Current treatment processes not expected to remove a chemical contaminant (e.g.,pesticide contamination of ground water treated with disinfection only): Ground water' |
| 447 | Deficiency99A | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Deficiency classification(s) assigned to an outbreak based on a formal review of the outbreak report data. 99a='Unknown/Insufficient information: Drinking water-tap water' |
| 448 | Deficiency99B | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Deficiency classification(s) assigned to an outbreak based on a formal review of the outbreak report data. 99b='Unknown/Insufficient information: Drinking water- commercially-bottled water' |
| 449 | Deficiency99C | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Deficiency classification(s) assigned to an outbreak based on a formal review of the outbreak report data. 99c='Unknown/Insufficient information: Other non-recreational water' |
| 450 | Deficiency99D | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Deficiency classification(s) assigned to an outbreak based on a formal review of the outbreak report data. 99d='Unknown/Insufficient information: Unknown water use' |
| 451 | OutbreakSummary | N/A | Text | Summary description of the outbreak investigation. (CDC Only) |
| 452 | Coliform | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Presence/Absence of coliforms. |
| 453 | ColiformCode | N/A | Text | Description of when coliforms were found in relation to the outbreak, if applicable ('Before Outbreak', 'During Outbreak', 'After Outbreak'). |
| 454 | DisinfectionCode | N/A | Text | Description of disinfection time in relation to outbreak, if applicable ('Before Outbreak', 'During Outbreak', 'After Outbreak'). |
| 455 | AgeLessThan1 | N/A | Number | Approximate percentage of cases in each age group among the total number of primary cases for whom information is available. |
| 456 | Age1to4 | N/A | Number | Approximate percentage of cases in each age group among the total number of primary cases for whom information is available. |
| 457 | Age5to19 | N/A | Number | Approximate percentage of cases in each age group among the total number of primary cases for whom information is available. |
| 458 | Age20to49 | N/A | Number | Approximate percentage of cases in each age group among the total number of primary cases for whom information is available. |
| 459 | AgeGreaterThanEqual50 | N/A | Number | Approximate percentage of cases in each age group among the total number of primary cases for whom information is available. |
| 460 | AgeUnknown | N/A | Number | Approximate percentage of cases in each age group among the total number of primary cases for whom information is available. |
| 461 | IllExposed | N/A | Number | Number of persons who were exposed and became ill. |
| 462 | Total | N/A | Number | Total number of persons exposed to the implicated vehicle. The attack rate is applied to persons in a cohort who were exposed to the implicated vehicle. If the vehicle is unknown, then the attack rate should not be calculated. |
| 463 | FoodImplicatedID_# | N/A | Number | NORS value for internal data management processes. Identifies the individual implicated food during the outbreak; each outbreak may have multiple implicated foods. Variable is a primary key. |
| 464 | MethodOfPreparationName1_# MethodOfPreparationName2_# MethodOfPreparationName3_# |
N/A | Text | For the implicated food, indicate method of preparation. |
| 469 | IssueStatus | N/A | Text | Indicate whether the finalization issue for the report is open or closed. |
| 470 | IssueName | N/A | Text | Name of the finalization issue flagged for the report. |
| 471 | IssueResponse | N/A | Text | Response to finalization issue, if addressed (e.g., "Verified" for a checkbox, or free text for explanations). |
| 472 | IssueDescription | N/A | Text | Description of the finalization issue flagged for the report. |
| NumberAge10to19 | Number | Number of primary cases aged ten to nineteen years. | ||
| PercentAge10to19 | Number | Percent of primary cases aged ten to nineteen years. | ||
| NumberAge20to49 | Number | Number of primary cases aged 20 to 49 years. | ||
| PercentAge20to49 | Number | Percent of primary cases aged 20 to 49 years. | ||
| NumberAge50to74 | Number | Number of primary cases aged 50 to 74 years. | ||
| PercentAge50to74 | Number | Percent of primary cases aged 50 to 74 years. | ||
| TracebackComments1 TracebackComments2 TracebackComments3 |
Text | Additional remarks concerning traceback | ||
| TracebackConfirmed1 - TracebackConfirmed99 | Text | Indicates whether the traceback point was confirmed or suspected. | ||
| TracebackContaminationPoint1 - TracebackContaminationPoint99 | Text | Indicates the point of contamination the traceback point represents. | ||
| TracebackEnv1 - TracebackEnv99 | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether environmental evidence determined that the traceback point was confirmed. | ||
| TracebackOther1 - TracebackOther99 | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether other evidence determined that the traceback point was confirmed. | ||
| TracebackEpi1 - TracebackEpi99 | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether epidemiologic evidence determined that the traceback point was confirmed. | ||
| TracebackLab1 - TracebackLab99 | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether laboratory evidence determined that the traceback point was confirmed. | ||
| TracebackTrace1 -TracebackTrace99 | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether traceback evidence determined that the traceback point was confirmed. | ||
| SampleTypeAnimalNum | Number | Number of animal specimens tested | ||
| SampleTypeFoodNum | Number | Number of food specimens tested | ||
| SampleTypeWaterNum | Number | Number of water specimens tested | ||
| SampleTypeOtherNum | Number | Number of other samples that were tested | ||
| NumberLabConfirmed1 NumberLabConfirmed2 NumberLabConfirmed3 NumberLabConfirmed4 NumberLabConfirmed5 |
Number | Number of lab confirmed cases | ||
| StateLabID1 StateLabID2 StateLabID3 StateLabID4 StateLabID5 |
Text | State PulseNet laboratory ID, CaliciNet key, Accession ID, or PulseNet key | ||
| OtherMolecularDesignation1 OtherMolecularDesignation2 OtherMolecularDesignation3 OtherMolecularDesignation4 OtherMolecularDesignation5 |
Text | Other molecular designation/ CaliciNet genotype/ PulseNet species or serotype | ||
| SpecimenID1 SpecimenID2 SpecimenID3 SpecimenID4 SpecimenID5 |
Text | State Lab Specimen ID from the CaliciNet database | ||
| ArchivedSpecimensTaken | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | NORS question collected between Jan 2009 and Sept 2015. This question is no longer being collected, but the data entered during this period has been archived for reference.. If etiology is unknown, were patient specimens collected? 0="False", 1="True", 7="Unknown", null (blank) = no response | ||
| ArchivedNumberSpecimens | Number | NORS question collected between Jan 2009 and Sept 2015. This question is no longer being collected, but the data entered during this period has been archived for reference. Number of specimens collected for outbreak of unknown etiology. | ||
| ArchivedSampleTypeHumanNum | Number | Number of human specimens tested | ||
| ArchivedSampleTypeAnimalNum | Number | Number of animal specimens tested | ||
| ArchivedSampleTypeFoodNum | Number | Number of food specimens tested | ||
| ArchivedSampleTypeWaterNum | Number | Number of water specimens tested | ||
| ArchivedSampleTypeOtherNum | Number | Number of other enviornmental specimens tested | ||
| ArchivedTestedBacteria | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | This field indicates whether collected specimens, if any, were tested for bacterial etiologies. 0="False", 1 or -1="True" Format depends on export and import program | ||
| ArchivedTestedViruses | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | This field indicates whether collected specimens, if any, were tested for viral etiologies. 0="False", 1 or -1="True" Format depends on export and import program | ||
| ArchivedTestedParasites | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | This field indicates whether collected specimens, if any, were tested for parasitic etiologies. 0="False", 1or -1="True" Format depends on export and import program | ||
| ArchivedTestedChemicals | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | This field indicates whether collected specimens, if any, were tested for chemical etiologies. 0="False", 1 or -1 ="True" Format depends on export and import program | ||
| ArchivedTestedUnknown | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | This field indicates that collected specimens/samples were tested, but for what they were tested is unknown. 0="False", 1or -1="True" Format depends on export and import program | ||
| ArchivedASTPerformed | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether any samples were tested for antimicrobial resistance. 0="No", 1="Yes", 7="Unknown", null (blank) = no response | ||
| ArchivedASTWhereClinical | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates if AST was done by a clinical lab (e.g., hospital). 0="False", 1or -1="True" Format depends on export and import program | ||
| ArchivedASTWherePHLab | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates if AST was done by a public health lab. 0="False", 1or -1="True" Format depends on export and import program | ||
| ArchivedASTWhereOther | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates if AST was done by another lab. 0="False", 1or -1="True" Format depends on export and import program | ||
| ArchivedASTWhereUnknown | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates if AST testing is unknown. 0="False", 1or -1="True" Format depends on export and import program | ||
| ArchivedASTOutbreak | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether any antimicrobial resistant strains were associated with the outbreak. 0="False", 1="True", 7="Unknown", null (blank) = no response | ||
| FoodExposed1 FoodExposed2 FoodExposed3 |
Number | Number of cases exposed to the implicated food | ||
| ProduceAndSold1 ProduceAndSold2 ProduceAndSold3 |
True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates if the food product was both produced under domestic regulatory oversight (commercial product produced within US that is regulated by the FDA) and sold, 0 ="No", 1= "Yes", 7= "Unknown", Null (blank)=No Response | ||
| ArchivedTotalExpFood | Number | NORS question collected between Jan 2009 and May 2011. This question is no longer being collected, but the data entered during this period has been archived for reference. This variable indicates the number of cases exposed to at least one of the implicated foods reported. | ||
| WhereEatenName1 WhereEatenName2 WhereEatenName3 |
Text | Location of exposure of where food was eaten | ||
| WhereEatenComments | Text | Comments regarding the location of exposure | ||
| KitchenManager | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether a kitchen manager at the location of preparation was certified in food safety (e.g., ServSafe). 0="No", 1="True", 7="Unknown", null (blank) = no response | ||
| ContaminationPoint | Text | Indicates if point of contamination occurred "Before preparation," "Preparation," or "Unknown." | ||
| BeforePrepPreHarvest | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | If point of contamination occurred 'before preparation', variable indicates during preharvest, 0="False", 1 or -1 ="True". Format depends on export and import program | ||
| BeforePrepProcessing | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | If point of contamination occurred 'before preparation', variable indicates during processing, 0="False", 1 or -1="True". Format depends on export and import program | ||
| BeforePrepUnknown | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | If point of contamination occurred 'before preparation', variable indicates when is unknown, 0="False", 1 or -1="True". Format depends on export and import program | ||
| EnvironmentalEvidence | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Environmental evidence is the reason why the confirmed or suspected point of contamination was assumed, 0="False", 1 or -1="True". Format depends on export and import program | ||
| EpidemiologyEvidence | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates if epidemiologic evidence is the reason why the confirmed or suspected point of contamination was assumed, 0="False", 1 or -1="True". Format depends on export and import program | ||
| LabEvidence | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Lab evidence is the reason why the confirmed or suspected point of contamination was assumed, 0="False", 1 or -1="True". Format depends on export and import program | ||
| PriorExperience | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates if prior experience is the reason why the confirmed or suspected point of contamination was assumed, 0="False", 1 or -1="True". Format depends on export and import program | ||
| FoodWorkerImplicatedName | Text | If food worker was implicated, indicates type of evidence that implicated the food worker | ||
| TotalEnrollment | Number | Approximate number of students enrolled in the school | ||
| UnknownEnrollmentNumber | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates if the number of students enrolled is unknown. Format depends on import and export program, 0="False", 1 or -1="True". | ||
| SchoolFundingName | Text | Primary funding of involved schools | ||
| SchoolFoodPrepName1 SchoolFoodPrepName2 SchoolFoodPrepName3 |
Text | Indicates the preperation of the implicated item | ||
| SchoolInspectedName | Text | Indicates how many times the school cafeteria or kitchen has been inspected in the last 12 months by state, county, or local health departments. | ||
| HACCP | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicate whether the school involved in the outbreak has a HACCP plan in place for the school feeding program, 0 ="No", 1= "Yes", 7= "Unknown or Undetermined", Null (blank)= No Response | ||
| NationalSchoolProgram | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Was implicated food item provided to the school through the National School Lunch/Breakfast Program? 0 ="No", 1= "Yes", 7= "Unknown or Undetermined", Null (blank)= No Response | ||
| FoodItemPurchasedDonatedBy | Text | If school participated in the National School Lunch/Breakfast program, indicates the source of the implicated food items | ||
| PercentageGBConsumed | Number | Percentage of ill persons that ate ground beef raw or undercooked | ||
| CaseReady | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether the ground beef was case ready, 0="No", 1= "Yes", 7= "Unknown", Null (blank)= No Response | ||
| GBReground | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates if the beef was ground or reground by the retailer, 0="No", 1= "Yes", 7= "Unknown", Null (blank)= No Response | ||
| GBRegroundComment | Text | Additional comments if beef was ground or reground | ||
| ArchivedPHAGEType1 ArchivedPHAGEType2 ArchivedPHAGEType3 ArchivedPHAGEType4 |
Text | Phage types of patient isolates. NORS question collected between Jan 2009 and March 2017. This question is no longer being collected, but the data entered during this period has been archived for reference. | ||
| ArchivedRDNCNumber1 ArchivedRDNCNumber2 ArchivedRDNCNumber3 ArchivedRDNCNumber4 |
Text | If is RDNC ('Reacts, Does Not Conform), then what is the number? NORS question collected between Jan 2009 and March 2017. This question is no longer being collected, but the data entered during this period has been archived for reference. | ||
| EggName1 EggName2 EggName3 EggName4 EggName5 EggName6 EggName7 |
Text | Indicate if the eggs were ‘in shell, unpasteurized,’ ‘in shell, pasteurized,’ ‘packaged liquid or dry,’ ‘stored with inadequate refrigeration during or after sale,’ ‘consumed raw,’ ‘consumed undercooked,’ or ‘pooled’ | ||
| SEFoundOnFarm | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates if Salmonella enteritis was identified at the farm where the eggs originated, 0= "No", 1= "Yes", 7= "Unknown", Null (blank)= No Response |
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| EggComment | Text | Egg comments/remarks | ||
| OtherSetting1 OtherSetting2 OtherSetting3 OtherSetting4 OtherSetting5 |
Text | The name(s) of any addtional settings of exposure for the outbreak | ||
| OtherSettingDetails | Text | Additional details regarding other settings of exposure | ||
| ShigTravel | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether any case-patients report travel prior to illness onset. | ||
| ShigTravelType | Text | Indicates whether travel was international, domestic, both, or unknown. | ||
| ShigImmun | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether any confirmed, suspected, or probable case-patients were immunocompromised. | ||
| ShigMSM | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether any confirmed, suspected, or probable cases were among men who have sex with men. | ||
| AnimalTypeSpecify1 AnimalTypeSpecify2 AnimalTypeSpecify3 |
Text | Specific animal type | ||
| AnimalSetting1 AnimalSetting2 AnimalSetting3 |
Text | Name(s) of setting(s) of exposure. | ||
| AnimalLivestockPet | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether any cases had exposure to livestock or household pets that were experiencing diarrhea. 0= "No", 1= "Yes", 7= "Unknown", Null (blank)= No Response | ||
| AnimalPrevention1 AnimalPrevention2 AnimalPrevention3 |
Text | Indicates what preventions measures or recommendations were used to stop the outbreak. | ||
| WaterExposure | Text | The implicated type of water exposure for a waterborne disease outbreak. | ||
| ComparisonGroup | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Question: Were data collected from comparison groups to estimate risk? 0= "No", 1= "Yes", 7= "Unknown", Null (blank)= No Response |
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| TotalExposed1 TotalExposed2 TotalExposed3 TotalExposed4 TotalExposed5 | Number | The total number of people that reported a specific exposure in an epidemiologic study | ||
| IllExposed1 IllExposed2 IllExposed3 IllExposed4 IllExposed5 | Number | The total number of people that reported a specific exposure who also met the case definition in an epidemiologic study. | ||
| NotExposed1 NotExposed2 NotExposed3 NotExposed4 NotExposed5 | Number | The total number of people that did not report a specific exposure in an epidemiologic study | ||
| IllNotExposed1 IllNotExposed2 IllNotExposed3 IllNotExposed4 IllNotExposed5 | Number | The total number of people that did not report a specific exposure and did meet the case definition in an epidemiologic study. | ||
| OddsRatio1 OddsRatio2 OddsRatio3 OddsRatio4 OddsRatio5 | Number | The odds ratio, with reference to a vehicle of transmission investigated in a waterborne disease outbreak. Displays value up to two decimal places. | ||
| RelativeRisk1 RelativeRisk2 RelativeRisk3 RelativeRisk4 RelativeRisk5 | Number | The relative risk, with reference to a vehicle of transmission investigated in a waterborne disease outbreak. Displays value up to two decimal places. | ||
| AttackRateRes | Percentage, 0.00-100.00 | Provides information from the epidemiologic investigation about the attack rate for cases who were residents of the reporting state. | ||
| AttackRateNonRes | Percentage, 0.00-100.00 | Provides information from the epidemiologic investigation about the attack rate for cases who were not residents of the reporting state. | ||
| InReportingState | Percentage, 0.00-100.00 | The percentage of primary cases in a waterborne disease outbreak that live in the reporting state. | ||
| EventStart | MM/DD/YYYY | Date that the event ended. | ||
| EventEnd | MM/DD/YYYY | Date that the event started. | ||
| RouteIngestion | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates ingestion is a route of entry for the waterborne disease outbreak. An outbreak may have more than one route of entry. | ||
| RouteContact | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates contact is a route of entry for the waterborne disease outbreak. An outbreak may have more than one route of entry. | ||
| RouteInhalation | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates inhalation is a route of entry for the waterborne disease outbreak. An outbreak may have more than one route of entry. | ||
| RouteOther | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates 'other' as a route of entry for the waterborne disease outbreak. An outbreak may have more than one route of entry. | ||
| RouteUnknown | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates route of entry for the waterborne disease outbreak is unknown. | ||
| EtiologyCapsid1 EtiologyCapsid2 EtiologyCapsid3 EtiologyCapsid4 EtiologyCapsid5 EtiologyCapsid6 |
Text | Capsid type of a norovirus strain identified as an outbreak etiology | ||
| EtiologyDetectedIn1 EtiologyDetectedIn2 EtiologyDetectedIn3 EtiologyDetectedIn4 EtiologyDetectedIn5 EtiologyDetectedIn6 | Text | Information on what types of specimens or samples this microbial pathogen or chemical/toxin was detected in (e.g., clinical specimens) | ||
| TotalTested1 TotalTested2 TotalTested3 TotalTested4 TotalTested5 TotalTested6 | Number | The number of people tested for an etiologic agent in a waterborne disease outbreak. | ||
| TotalPositive1 TotalPositive2 TotalPositive3 TotalPositive4 TotalPositive5 TotalPositive6 | Number | The number of people tested for an etiologic agent in a waterborne disease outbreak who tested positive. The number should be less than or equal to the number of people reported in TotalTested | ||
| CDCLabSystem1 CDCLabSystem2 CDCLabSystem3 CDCLabSystem4 CDCLabSystem5 | Text | The CDC system that contains data about this isolate (e.g., PulseNet, CaliciNet) | ||
| CDCLabSystemID1 CDCLabSystemID2 CDCLabSystemID3 CDCLabSystemID4 CDCLabSystemID5 | Text | A unique identifier by the CDC laboratory to assist with data management (e.g., PulseNet Tracking Number) | ||
| StateLabSystemID1 StateLabSystemID2 StateLabSystemID3 StateLabSystemID4 StateLabSystemID5 | Text | A unique identifier assigned by the state laboratory to assist with tracking or other aspects of data management. | ||
| ClinicalSpecimens | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Question: Were clinical diagnostic specimens taken from persons? 0= "No", 1= "Yes", 7= "Unknown", Null (blank)= No Response |
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| SpecimenCount | Number | The number of persons from whom clinical specimens were collected, if clinical diagnostic specimens were collected (waterborne disease outbreak). | ||
| SpecimenType1 SpecimenType2 SpecimenType3 SpecimenType4 SpecimenType5 | Text | The type(s) of clinical specimens collected for a waterborne disease outbreak. Autopsy and biopsy specimens may have additional descriptions in the SpecimenSubtype field. | ||
| SpecimenSubtype1 SpecimenSubtype2 SpecimenSubtype3 SpecimenSubtype4 SpecimenSubtype5 | Text | A variable that provides more information about autopsy and biopsy specimens collected in a waterborne disease outbreak. | ||
| EtiologyTestChem | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates that specimens/samples were tested using chemical testing methods. 0="False", 1or -1="True" Format depends on export and import program | ||
| EtiologyTestCulture | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates that specimens/samples were tested using culture methods. 0="False", 1or -1="True" Format depends on export and import program | ||
| EtiologyTestPCR | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates that specimens/samples were tested using DNA or RNA amplification methods. 0="False", 1or -1="True" Format depends on export and import program | ||
| EtiologyTestMicro | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates that specimens/samples were tested using microscopy methods. 0="False", 1or -1="True" Format depends on export and import program | ||
| EtiologyTestSero | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates that specimens/samples were tested using serological or imunological methods. 0="False", 1or -1="True" Format depends on export and import program | ||
| EtiologyTestTissue | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates that specimens/samples were tested using tissue culture infectivity assay. 0="False", 1or -1="True" Format depends on export and import program | ||
| EtiologyTestOther | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates that specimens/samples were tested using another method. 0="False", 1or -1="True" Format depends on export and import program | ||
| EtiologyTestUnknown | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates that specimens/samples were tested using an unknown methods. 0="False", 1or -1="True" Format depends on export and import program | ||
| ASTSetting1 ASTSetting2 ASTSetting3 | Text | Indicates where AST was performed ('Clinical Lab', 'Public Health Lab', 'CDC-NARMS', 'Other', 'Unknown') | ||
| ASTOutbreakStrains | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Question: "If yes, were any antimicrobial resistant strains associated with the outbreak?" 0= "No", 1= "Yes", 7= "Unknown", Null (blank)= No | ||
| WaterSetting1 - WaterSetting99 | Text | The setting associated with the water exposure indicated in the corresponding WaterType field in a waterborne disease outbreak. | ||
| SampleDescription1 SampleDescription2 SampleDescription3 SampleDescription4 SampleDescription5 | Text | Written description of the sample (e.g., more detailed information about where it was collected) | ||
| SampleDate1 SampleDate2 SampleDate3 SampleDate4 SampleDate5 | MM/DD/YYYY | Date that the water sample was collected and onsite measurements such as temperature, volume and pH were taken. | ||
| SampleAnalysisConcentration1 - SampleAnalysisConcentration99 | Text | Concentration of the etiologic agent found in the water sample indicated by the corresponding SampleAnalysisNumber field, represented in decimal form. | ||
| SampleAnalysisConcentrationUnit1 - SampleAnalysisConcentrationUnit99 | Text | Unit of measure for the concentration of the etiologic agent found in the water sample indicated by the corresponding SampleAnalysisNumber field. | ||
| SampleCapsid1 - SampleCapsid99 | Text | Capsid of the norovirus etiology identified in the water sample indicated by the corresponding SampleNumberAnalysis field. | ||
| SampleNumber1 - SampleNumber99 | Number | Water Sample Number. This is a sample number that identifies each water sample collected, e.g. SampleNumber3 indicates the third water sample. Each numeric value can only be used once for this field. The numeric value in this field corresponds to the numeric values listed in the SampleNumberAnalysis and SampleNumberIndicator fields. | ||
| SampleNumberAnalysis1 - SampleNumberAnalysis99 | Number | Water Sample Number for Sample Analysis. This is a sample number indicates which water sample (SampleNumber) is being used for analysis. A water sample can be analyzed multiple times, therefore a numeric value can be repeated, e.g. SampleNumberAnalysis3 & SampleNumberAnalysis4 can both have the numeric value of 3 to report multiple analyses of the third water sample (SampleNumber3). | ||
| SampleNumberIndicator1 - SampleNumberIndicator99 | Number | Water Sample Number for Quality Indicator. This sample number indicates which water sample (SampleNumber) is being used for water sample quality indicators. A water sample can have multiple quality indicators, therefore a numeric value can be repeated, e.g. SampleNumberIndicator3 & SampleNumberIndicator4 can both have the numeric value of 3 to report multiple quality indicators of the third water sample (SampleNumber3). | ||
| SampleCombinedDisinfectantLevel1 - SampleCombinedDisinfectantLevel99 | Text | Combined disinfectant level measured in the water sample indicated in the corresponding SampleNumber field, represented in decimal form. | ||
| SampleCombinedDisinfectantLevelUnit1 - SampleCombinedDisinfectantLevelUnit99 | Text | Unit of measure for combined disinfectant level measured in the water sample indicated in the corresponding SampleNumber field. | ||
| SampleGenotypeSubtype1 - SampleGenotypeSubtype99 | Text | Genotype/Subtype of the etiology identifed in the water sample indicated by the corresponding SampleNumberAnalysis field. | ||
| SampleGenusChemicalToxin1 - SampleGenusChemicalToxin99 | Text | Genotype/Subtype of the etiology identifed in the water sample indicated by the corresponding SampleNumberAnalysis field. | ||
| SampleIndicatorConcentration1 - SampleIndicatorConcentration99 | Number | Concentration of a water quality indicator measured in the water sample indicated by the corresponding SampleNumberIndicator field. | ||
| SampleIndicatorConcentrationUnit1 - SampleIndicatorConcentrationUnit99 | Text | Unit of measure for a water quality indicator measured in the water sample indicated by the corresponding SampleNumberIndicator field. | ||
| SamplePFGEPattern1 - SamplePFGEPattern99 | Text | PFGE pattern of the etiology identified in the water sample indicated by the corresponding SampleNumberAnalysis field. | ||
| SamplepH1 - SamplepH99 | Number | pH of the water sample indicated in the corresponding SampleNumber field. | ||
| SamplePolymerase1 - SamplePolymerase99 | Text | Polymerase of the norovirus etiology identified in the water sample indicated by the corresponding SampleNumberAnalysis field. | ||
| SampleResidualDisinfectantLevel1 - SampleResidualDisinfectantLevel99 | Text | Residual disinfectant level measured in the water sample indicated in the corresponding SampleNumber field, represented in decimal form. | ||
| SampleResidualDisinfectantLevelUnit1 - SampleResidualDisinfectantLevelUnit99 | Text | Unit of measure for residual disinfectant level of the water sample indicated in the corresponding SampleNumber field. | ||
| SampleResultsPositive1 - SampleResultsPositive99 | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether the testing results were positive in the water sample indicated by the corresponding SampleNumberAnalysis field. | ||
| SampleSerotypeSerogroupSerovar1 - SampleSerotypeSerogroupSerovar99 | Text | Serotype/Serogroup/Serovar of the etiology identified in the water sample indicated by the corresponding SampleNumberAnalysis field. | ||
| SampleSpecies1 - SampleSpecies99 | Text | Species of the etiology identified in the water sample indicated by the corresponding SampleNumberAnalysis field. | ||
| SamplesTaken | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether water samples were tested or not, or if unknown. | ||
| SampleTemperature1 - SampleTemperature99 | Text | Temperature of the water sample indicated in the corresponding SampleNumber field, represented in decimal form. | ||
| SampleTemperatureUnit1 - SampleTemperatureUnit99 | Text | Unit of measure for temperature of the water sample indicated in the corresponding SampleNumber field. | ||
| SampleTestMethod1 - SampleTestMethod99 | Text | Type of standardized test method performed on the water sample indicated by the corresponding SampleNumberAnalysis field. | ||
| SampleTestType1 - SampleTestType99 | Text | Description of the laboratory tests performed on the water sample indicated by the corresponding SampleNumberAnalysis field. | ||
| SampleTurbidity1 - SampleTurbidity99 | Text | Turbidity of the water sample indicated in the corresponding SampleNumber field. | ||
| SampleVolumeTested1 - SampleVolumeTested99 | Text | Volume collected of the water sample indicated in the corresponding SampleNumber field, represented in decimal form. | ||
| SampleVolumeTestedUnit1 - SampleVolumeTestedUnit99 | Text | Unit of measure for the volume collected of the water sample indicated in the corresponding SampleNumber field. | ||
| SampleWaterQualityType1 - SampleWaterQualityType99 | Text | Type of water quality indicator measured in the water sample indicated by the corresponding SampleNumberIndicator field. | ||
| SerotypeName1 - SerotypeName99 | Text | Serotype of the etiology identified in the corresponding GenusName field. | ||
| TestedForBacteria1 - TestedForBacteria99 | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether the specimen listed in the corresponding SpecimenType field was tested for bacterial etiologic agents. | ||
| TestedForChemicals1 - TestedForChemicals99 | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether the specimen listed in the corresponding SpecimenType field was tested for chemical etiologic agents. | ||
| TestedForFungi1 - TestedForFungi99 | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether the specimen listed in the corresponding SpecimenType field was tested for fungal etiologic agents. | ||
| TestedForOther1 - TestedForOther99 | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether the specimen listed in the corresponding SpecimenType field was tested for other etiologic agents. | ||
| TestedForParasites1 - TestedForParasites99 | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether the specimen listed in the corresponding SpecimenType field was tested for parasitic etiologic agents. | ||
| TestedForUnknown1 - TestedForUnknown99 | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether the specimen listed in the corresponding SpecimenType field was tested for unknown etiologic agents. | ||
| TestedForViruses1 - TestedForViruses99 | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether the specimen listed in the corresponding SpecimenType field was tested for viral etiologic agents. | ||
| TreatmentNumber1 - TreatmentNumber99 | Text | The value entered in VenueNumber used to associate treatment information with the corresponding WaterType (e.g., VenueNumber1=4 would coorespond to TreatmentNumber1=4 ). | ||
| SpeciesName1 - SpeciesName99 | Text | Species of the etiology identified in the corresponding GenusName field | ||
| Chlorination1_1 Chlorination2_1 Chlorination3_1 Chlorination4_1 Chlorination1_2 Chlorination2_2 Chlorination3_2 Chlorination4_2 Chlorination1_3 Chlorination2_3 Chlorination3_3 Chlorination4_3 Chlorination1_4 Chlorination2_4 Chlorination3_4 Chlorination4_4 Chlorination1_5 Chlorination2_5 Chlorination3_5 Chlorination4_5 | Text | Chlorination subtype (chlorine disinfection only: e.g., gaseous; sodium hypochlorite; cyanurates/stabilized chlorine). For variables ending in the format #_#, the first number uniquely identifies its order in a set. The second number identifies the set to which it belongs and relates back to one or more variables ending in that same number (e.g., MolecularDesignation1_1 , MolecularDesignation2_1 are a set that link back to CDCLabSystem1, CDCLabSystemID1, StateLabSystemID1, etc.) |
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| IntendedUse1 IntendedUse2 IntendedUse3 IntendedUse4 IntendedUse5 | Text | What was the intended use for the implicated water? (i.e. cooling/air conditioning, mister, ornamental, industrial/occupational, agricultural irrigation, wast water, other (specify), unknown) | ||
| TreatmentFactor | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates a problem with the water treatment contributed to the outbreak 0='No', 1='Yes' 7='Unknown' | ||
| DistributionFactor | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates a problem with the water distribution system contributed to the outbreak 0='No', 1='Yes' 7='Unknown' | ||
| TestedBacteria | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | This field indicates whether collected specimens, if any, were tested for bacterial etiologies. 0="False", 1 or -1="True" Format depends on export and import program | ||
| TestedViruses | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | This field indicates whether collected specimens, if any, were tested for viral etiologies. 0="False", 1 or -1="True" Format depends on export and import program | ||
| TestedParasites | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | This field indicates whether collected specimens, if any, were tested for parasitic etiologies. 0="False", 1or -1="True" Format depends on export and import program | ||
| TestedChemicals | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | This field indicates whether collected specimens, if any, were tested for chemical etiologies. 0="False", 1 or -1 ="True" Format depends on export and import program | ||
| TestedUnknown | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | This field indicates that collected specimens/samples were tested, but for what they were tested is unknown. 0="False", 1or -1="True" Format depends on export and import program | ||
| TestTypeChemical | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates that specimens/samples were tested using chemical testing methods. 0="False", 1or -1="True" Format depends on export and import program | ||
| TestTypeCulture | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates that specimens/samples were tested using culture methods. 0="False", 1or -1="True" Format depends on export and import program | ||
| TestTypePCR | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates that specimens/samples were tested using DNA or RNA amplification methods. 0="False", 1or -1="True" Format depends on export and import program | ||
| TestTypeMicro | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates that specimens/samples were tested using microscopy methods. 0="False", 1or -1="True" Format depends on export and import program | ||
| TestTypeSero | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates that specimens/samples were tested using serological or imunological methods. 0="False", 1or -1="True" Format depends on export and import program | ||
| TestTypeTissue | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates that specimens/samples were tested using tissue culture infectivity assay. 0="False", 1or -1="True" Format depends on export and import program | ||
| TestTypeOther | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates that specimens/samples were tested using another method. 0="False", 1or -1="True" Format depends on export and import program | ||
| TestTypeUnknown | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates that specimens/samples were tested using an unknown methods. 0="False", 1or -1="True" Format depends on export and import program | ||
| ASTPerformed | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether any samples were tested for antimicrobial resistance. 0="No", 1="Yes", 7="Unknown", null (blank) = no response | ||
| ASTWhereClinical | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates if AST was done by a clinical lab (e.g., hospital). 0="False", 1or -1="True" Format depends on export and import program | ||
| ASTWherePHLab | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates if AST was done by a public health lab. 0="False", 1or -1="True" Format depends on export and import program | ||
| ASTWhereOther | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates if AST was done by another lab. 0="False", 1or -1="True" Format depends on export and import program | ||
| ASTWhereUnknown | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates if AST testing is unknown. 0="False", 1or -1="True" Format depends on export and import program | ||
| ASTOutbreak | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether any antimicrobial resistant strains were associated with the outbreak. 0="False", 1="True", 7="Unknown", null (blank) = no response | ||
| SpecimenCollected | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether any specimens or environmental, food, or water samples were collected and tested. 0="False", 1 or -1 ="True" Format depends on export and import program | ||
| InvestigationMethod_# | Page 20, Investigation Methods | Text | Name of investigation method used to investigate outbreak | |
| InvestigationMethodOthSp | Page 20, Investigation Methods | Text | Specified "other" investigation method | |
| ExposureStateCount | N/A | Number | The case count for Exposure State. | |
| OtherState1 - OtherState59 | Page 1, Geographic Location | Text | Names of other states/exposure sites involved in the outbreak. | |
| OtherStateCount1 - OtherStateCount59 | N/A | Number | Case counts for states indicated in the corresponding OtherState fields. | |
| OtherCounty1 - OtherCounty99 | Page 1, Geographic Location | Text | Names of other counties involved in the outbreak. These counties must be in the Exposure State. This field does not correspond to the Other State fields. | |
| PercentMale | Page 1, Primary Cases | Number | Percentage of primary cases who are male | |
| PercentFemale | Page 1, Primary Cases | Number | Percentage of primary cases who are female | |
| PercentSexUnknown | Page 1, Primary Cases | Number | Percentage of primary cases of unknown sex | |
| PercentAgeUnder1 | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Percentage of primary cases aged less than one year | |
| PercentAge1to4 | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Percentage of primary cases age one to four years | |
| PercentAge5to9 | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Percentage of primary cases age five to nine years | |
| PercentAge10to17 | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Percentage of primary cases age 10 to 17 years | |
| PercentAge18to49 | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Percentage of primary cases age 18 to 49 years | |
| PercentageAge50to64 | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Percentage of primary cases age 50 to 64 years | |
| PercentageAge65to74 | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Percentage of primary cases age 65 to 74 years | |
| PercentAge75plus | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Percentage of primary cases equal to or over 75 years of age | |
| PercentAgeUnknown | Page 2, Primary Cases | Number | Percentage of primary cases of unknown age | |
| CommsHD | Page 24, Interventions | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Public communications released by state/local/territorial health department. | |
| CommsOthGov | Page 24, Interventions | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Public communications released by other state/local/territorial government agency. | |
| CommsFedGov | Page 24, Interventions | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Public communications released by federal government. | |
| CommsInd | Page 24, Interventions | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Public communications released by industry. | |
| CommsFacility | Page 24, Interventions | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Public communications released by facility. | |
| CommsOth | Page 24, Interventions | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Public communications released by other agency. | |
| CommsOthSp | Page 24, Interventions | Text | Specify other group that released public communications about the outbreak | |
| TracebackConducted | Page 13, Traceback & Recall | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Traceback was conducted. | |
| TracebackCDC | Page 13, Traceback & Recall | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates that CDC was involved in the traceback investigation. | |
| TracebackFDA | Page 13, Traceback & Recall | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates that FDA was involved in the traceback investigation. | |
| TracebackAPHIS | Page 13, Traceback & Recall | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates that USDA-APHIS was involved in the traceback investigation. | |
| TracebackFSIS | Page 13, Traceback & Recall | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates that USDA-FSIS was involved in the traceback investigation. | |
| TracebackOth | Page 13, Traceback & Recall | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates that another agency was involved in the traceback investigation. | |
| TracebackOthSp | Page 13, Traceback & Recall | Text | Specifies the other involved agency. | |
| TracebackNone | Page 13, Traceback & Recall | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates that no federal agencies were involved in the traceback investigation. | |
| AgencyFax | N/A | Text | Fax number of agency contact | |
| NARMSResistance1 NARMSResistance2 NARMSResistance3 NARMSResistance4 NARMSResistance5 |
Text | CDC NARMS predicted resistance pattern based on resistance determinants. | ||
| FecalIndicator | Page 4, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates supporting environmental sampling results on fecal indicators are available. | |
| FecalIndicatorDescribe | Page 4, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | Text | If FecalIndicator="True", description of fecal indicator environmental sampling results. | |
| pH | Page 4, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates supporting environmental sampling results on pH are available. | |
| pHDescribe | Page 4, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | Text | If pH="True", description of pH environmental sampling results. | |
| Temp | Page 4, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates supporting environmental sampling results on temperature are available. | |
| TempDescribe | Page 4, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | Text | If Temp="True", description of temperature environmental sampling results. | |
| Turbidity | Page 4, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates if supporting environmental sampling results on turbidity are available. | |
| TurbidityDescribe | Page 4, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | Text | If Turbidity="True", description of turbidity environmental sampling results. | |
| Residual | Page 4, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates supporting environmental sampling results on residual/free disinfectant are available. | |
| ResidualDescribe | Page 4, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | Text | If Residual="True", description of residual/free disinfectant environmental sampling results. | |
| Combined | Page 4, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates if supporting environmental sampling results on combined disinfectant are available. | |
| CombinedDescribe | Page 4, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | Text | If Combined="True", description of fecal indicator environmental sampling results. | |
| EtiologicAgent | Page 4, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates if supporting environmental sampling results on etiologic agent are available. | |
| EtiologicAgentDescribe | Page 4, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | Text | If EtiologicAgent="True", description of etiologic agent environmental sampling results. | |
| SampleOthSp | Page 4, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | Text | Specify field for description when other is selected within the environmental sampling results table. | |
| SampleOther | Page 4, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | Text | Indicates supporting environmental sampling results for other sample type are available. | |
| SampleOtherDescribe | Page 4, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | Text | If SampleOther="True", description of other sample environmental sampling results. | |
| ReasonFoodEpi | Page 10, Food | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether epidemiologic evidence determined that the outbreak was foodborne, with an undetermined vehicle. | |
| ReasonFoodLab | Page 10, Food | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether laboratory evidence determined that the outbreak was foodborne, with an undetermined vehicle. | |
| ReasonFoodTrace | Page 10, Food | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether traceback investigation determined that the outbreak was foodborne, with an undetermined vehicle. | |
| ReasonFoodEnv | Page 10, Food | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether environmental evidence determined that the outbreak was foodborne, with an undetermined vehicle. | |
| ReasonFoodOther | Page 10, Food | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether other evidence determined that the outbreak was foodborne, with an undetermined vehicle. | |
| ReasonFoodOthSp | Page 10, Food | Text | Specifies the other evidence that determined that the outbreak was foodborne with an undetermined vehicle | |
| CFConNA | Page 11, Food | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates that contamination factors do not apply. | |
| CFConUnk | Page 11, Food | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates that contamination factors are unknown. | |
| CFConNone | Page 11, Food | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates that no contamination factors were identified. | |
| CFProNA | Page 12, Food | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates that proliferation factors do not apply. | |
| CFProUnk | Page 12, Food | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates that proliferation factors are unknown. | |
| CFProNone | Page 12, Food | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates that no proliferation factors were identified. | |
| CFSurNA | Page 12, Food | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates that survival factors do not apply. | |
| CFSurUnk | Page 12, Food | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates that survival factors are unknown. | |
| CFSurNone | Page 12, Food | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates that no survival factors were identified. | |
| Produced | Page 10, Food | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates if the food product was produced under domestic regulatory oversight. | |
| ProducedLevel | Page 10, Food | Text | If produced = 1, then indicates whether state or federal oversight. | |
| Sold | Page 10, Food | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates if the food product was sold under domestic regulatory oversight. | |
| SoldLevel | Page 10, Food | Text | If sold = 1, then indicates whether state or federal oversight. | |
| SettingComments | Page 5, Settings | Text | Comments regarding the setting(s) of exposure. | |
| AnimalReasonEpi | Page 8, Animal Contact | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether epidemiologic evidence determined that the outbreak was animal contact, with an undetermined vehicle. | |
| AnimalReasonLab | Page 8, Animal Contact | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether laboratory evidence determined that the outbreak was animal contact, with an undetermined vehicle. | |
| AnimalReasonTrace | Page 8, Animal Contact | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether traceback evidence determined that the outbreak was animal contact, with an undetermined vehicle. | |
| AnimalReasonEnv | Page 8, Animal Contact | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether environmental evidence determined that the outbreak was animal contact, with an undetermined vehicle. | |
| AnimalReasonOther | Page 8, Animal Contact | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether other evidence determined that the outbreak was animal contact, with an undetermined vehicle. | |
| AnimalReasonOthSp | Page 8, Animal Contact | Text | Specied other evidence that determined that the outbreak was animal contact, with an undetermined vehicle | |
| WorkFarmDairy | Page 8, Animal Contact | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether any case-patients were at work at a farm/dairy. | |
| WorkPetStore | Page 8, Animal Contact | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether any case-patients were at work at a pet store. | |
| WorkAg | Page 8, Animal Contact | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether any case-patients were at work at an agricultural store. | |
| WorkProcPlant | Page 8, Animal Contact | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether any case-patients were at work at a processing plant or slaughterhouse. | |
| WorkOth | Page 8, Animal Contact | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether any case-patients were at work at another location. | |
| WorkOthSp | Page 8, Animal Contact | Text | Specified other location of where case-patients were exposed at work. | |
| AnimalTypeName1 AnimalTypeName2 AnimalTypeName3 |
Page 8, Animal Contact | Text | Type(s) of animals involved | |
| AnimalVehicleBackyard | Page 8, Animal Contact | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates animal was backyard/residential livestock | |
| AnimalVehicleCommercial | Page 8, Animal Contact | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates animal was commercial livestock | |
| AnimalVehiclePet | Page 8, Animal Contact | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates animal was a pet/companion animal | |
| AnimalVehicleExhibit | Page 8, Animal Contact | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates animal was an interactive exhibit | |
| AnimalVehicleWild | Page 8, Animal Contact | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates animal was wild animal/game | |
| AnimalVehicleOther | Page 8, Animal Contact | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates another type of animal interaction | |
| AnimalVehicleOthSp | Page 8, Animal Contact | Text | Specifies type of animal interaction | |
| AnimalVehicleUnk | Page 8, Animal Contact | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates unknown type of animal interaction | |
| CFDemolition | Page 9, Fungal | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Demolition, construction, or renovation was a contributing factor. | |
| CFBatDrop | Page 9, Fungal | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Disruption of bat droppings was a contributing factor. | |
| CFBirdDrop | Page 9, Fungal | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Disruption of bird droppings was a contributing factor. | |
| CFPlant | Page 9, Fungal | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Disruption of plant matter was a contributing factor. | |
| CFSoil | Page 9, Fungal | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Disruption of soil was a contributing factor. | |
| CFNaturalDis | Page 9, Fungal | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Natural disaster or phenomenon was a contributing factor. | |
| CFNaturalDisSp | Page 9, Fungal | Text | Specify the natural disaster | |
| CFBat | Page 9, Fungal | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Bats were a contributing factor. | |
| CFBatSp | Page 9, Fungal | Text | Specify bats as a contributing factor | |
| CFBird | Page 9, Fungal | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Birds were a contributing factor. | |
| CFBirdSp | Page 9, Fungal | Text | Specify birds as a contributing factor | |
| CFOther | Page 9, Fungal | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Other was a contributing factor. | |
| CFOtherSp | Page 9, Fungal | Text | Specify other as a contributing factor | |
| CFUnknown | Page 9, Fungal | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Unknown contributing factor. | |
| EventNameOthSp | Page 7, Settings | Text | Specied type of event or gathering associated with exposure. | |
| LTCNursing | Page 7, Settings | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether the outbreak occurred in a nursing home or skilled nursing facility or section. | |
| LTCIntermed | Page 7, Settings | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether the outbreak occurred in an intermediate care facility or section. | |
| LTCAssisted | Page 7, Settings | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether the outbreak occurred in an assisted living facility or section. | |
| LTCMemory | Page 7, Settings | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether the outbreak occurred in memory care facility or section. | |
| LTCIndep | Page 7, Settings | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether the outbreak occurred in an independent living section within a larger continuous care community. | |
| LTCOther | Page 7, Settings | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether the outbreak occurred in another type of long-term care facility or section. | |
| LTCOtherSp | Page 7, Settings | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Specified "other" type of long-term care facility or section. | |
| EtiologyStatus1 EtiologyStatus2 EtiologyStatus3 EtiologyStatus4 EtiologyStatus5 EtiologyStatus6 | Text | Designates whether or not a reported etiologic agent for a waterborne disease outbreak is a confirmed or a suspected etiology. | ||
| EtiologyGenus1 EtiologyGenus2 EtiologyGenus3 EtiologyGenus4 EtiologyGenus5 EtiologyGenus6 | Text | Genus reported in the Etiology table for waterborne disease outbreaks. This variable is also used to report chemicals and toxins. The Etiology table may be used to report confirmed and suspected etiologies, including when an outbreak etiology is unknown. | ||
| EtiologySpecies1 EtiologySpecies2 EtiologySpecies3 EtiologySpecies4 EtiologySpecies5 EtiologySpecies6 | Text | Species reported in the Etiology table for waterborne disease outbreaks. | ||
| EtiologySero1 EtiologySero2 EtiologySero3 EtiologySero4 EtiologySero5 EtiologySero6 | Text | Serotype/Serogroup/Serovar reported in the Etiology table for waterborne disease outbreaks. | ||
| EtiologyGeno1 EtiologyGeno2 EtiologyGeno3 EtiologyGeno4 EtiologyGeno5 EtiologyGeno6 | Text | Genotype/Subtype reported in the Etiology table for waterborne disease outbreaks. | ||
| EtiologyPolymerase1 EtiologyPolymerase2 EtiologyPolymerase3 EtiologyPolymerase4 EtiologyPolymerase5 EtiologyPolymerase6 |
Text | Polymerase type of a norovirus strain identified as an outbreak etiology | ||
| MolecularDesignation1_1 MolecularDesignation2_1 MolecularDesignation1_2 MolecularDesignation2_2 MolecularDesignation1_3 MolecularDesignation2_3 MolecularDesignation1_4 MolecularDesignation2_4 MolecularDesignation1_5 MolecularDesignation2_5 | Text | The specimen profile for a clinical isolate. For example, the CDC PulseNet pattern designation for enzyme 1. For variables ending in the format #_#, the first number uniquely identifies its order in a set. The second number identifies the set to which it belongs and relates back to one or more variables ending in that same number (e.g., MolecularDesignation1_1 , MolecularDesignation2_1 are a set that link back to CDCLabSystem1, CDCLabSystemID1, StateLabSystemID1, etc.) | ||
| SpecimenTestedBacteria1 SpecimenTestedBacteria2 SpecimenTestedBacteria3 SpecimenTestedBacteria4 SpecimenTestedBacteria5 | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates that a clinical specimen was tested for bacteria in a waterborne disease outbreak. | ||
| SpecimenTestedChemicals1 SpecimenTestedChemicals2 SpecimenTestedChemicals3 SpecimenTestedChemicals4 SpecimenTestedChemicals5 | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates that a clinical specimen was tested for chemicals in a waterborne disease outbreak. | ||
| SpecimenTestedFungi1 SpecimenTestedFungi2 SpecimenTestedFungi3 SpecimenTestedFungi4 SpecimenTestedFungi5 | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates that a clinical specimen was tested for fungi in a waterborne disease outbreak. | ||
| SpecimenTestedParasites1 SpecimenTestedParasites2 SpecimenTestedParasites3 SpecimenTestedParasites4 SpecimenTestedParasites5 | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates that a clinical specimen was tested for parasites in a waterborne disease outbreak. | ||
| SpecimenTestedViruses1 SpecimenTestedViruses2 SpecimenTestedViruses3 SpecimenTestedViruses4 SpecimenTestedViruses5 | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates that a clinical specimen was tested for viruses in a waterborne disease outbreak. | ||
| SpecimenTestedOther1 SpecimenTestedOther2 SpecimenTestedOther3 SpecimenTestedOther4 SpecimenTestedOther5 | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates that a clinical specimen was tested for an etiologic agent category not listed in a waterborne disease outbreak. | ||
| SpecimenTestedUnknown1 SpecimenTestedUnknown2 SpecimenTestedUnknown3 SpecimenTestedUnknown4 SpecimenTestedUnknown5 | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates that the etiologic agent category that a clinical specimen was tested for in a waterborne disease outbreak is unknown. | ||
| AST | Page 4, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether any samples were tested for antimicrobial resistance. 0="No", 1="Yes", 7="Unknown", null (blank) = no response | |
| WaterTested | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Question: Was water tested? 0= "No", 1= "Yes", 7= "Unknown", Null (blank)= No Response |
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| SampleSource1_# SampleSource2_# | Page 7, Settings | Text | A description of the source or location of a water sample (e.g., pool, lake, hot water tank, cooling tower). | |
| Volume1 Volume2 Volume3 Volume4 Volume5 | Number | The volume of water collected for a water sample. | ||
| VolumeUnit1 VolumeUnit2 VolumeUnit3 VolumeUnit4 VolumeUnit5 | Text | The unit of measure for the Volume variable. | ||
| Temp1 Temp2 Temp3 Temp4 Temp5 | Number | Indicates supporting environmental sampling results on temperature are available. | ||
| TempUnit1 TempUnit2 TempUnit3 TempUnit4 TempUnit5 | Text | The unit of measure for the Temperature variable. | ||
| Residual1 Residual2 Residual3 Residual4 Residual5 | Number | Indicates supporting environmental sampling results on residual/free disinfectant are available. | ||
| ResidualUnit1 ResidualUnit2 ResidualUnit3 ResidualUnit4 ResidualUnit5 | Text | The unit of measure associated with the residual/free disinfectant level measured for a water sample. | ||
| Combined1 Combined2 Combined3 Combined4 Combined5 | Number | Indicates if supporting environmental sampling results on combined disinfectant are available. | ||
| CombinedUnit1 CombinedUnit2 CombinedUnit3 CombinedUnit4 CombinedUnit5 | Text | The unit of measure associated with the combined disinfectant level measured for a water sample. | ||
| pH1 pH2 pH3 pH4 pH5 | Number | Indicates supporting environmental sampling results on pH are available. | ||
| Turbidity1 Turbidity2 Turbidity3 Turbidity4 Turbidity5 | Number | Indicates if supporting environmental sampling results on turbidity are available. | ||
| IndicatorType1_1 IndicatorType2_1 IndicatorType3_1 IndicatorType4_1 IndicatorType1_2 IndicatorType2_2 IndicatorType3_2 IndicatorType4_2 IndicatorType1_3 IndicatorType2_3 IndicatorType3_3 IndicatorType4_3 IndicatorType1_4 IndicatorType2_4 IndicatorType3_4 IndicatorType4_4 IndicatorType1_5 IndicatorType2_5 IndicatorType3_5 IndicatorType4_5 | Text | The type of water quality indicator (e.g., fecal coliforms) measured for a water sample. For variables ending in the format #_#, the first number uniquely identifies its order in a set. The second number identifies the set to which it belongs and relates back to one or more variables ending in that same number (e.g., MolecularDesignation1_1 , MolecularDesignation2_1 are a set that link back to CDCLabSystem1, CDCLabSystemID1, StateLabSystemID1, etc.) | ||
| IndicatorConc1_1 IndicatorConc2_1 IIndicatorConc3_1 IndicatorConc4_1 IndicatorConc1_2 IndicatorConc2_2 IndicatorConc3_2 IndicatorConc4_2 IndicatorConc1_3 IndicatorConc2_3 IndicatorConc3_3 IndicatorConc4_3 IndicatorConc1_4 IndicatorConc2_4 IndicatorConc3_4 IndicatorConc4_4 IndicatorConc1_5 IndicatorConc2_5 IndicatorConc3_5 IndicatorConc4_5 | Number | Concentration reported for IndicatorType based on results from laboratory testing. See IndicatorUnit for the measurement unit associated with this value. Displays as a whole number. For variables ending in the format #_#, the first number uniquely identifies its order in a set. The second number identifies the set to which it belongs and relates back to one or more variables ending in that same number (e.g., MolecularDesignation1_1 , MolecularDesignation2_1 are a set that link back to CDCLabSystem1, CDCLabSystemID1, StateLabSystemID1, etc.) | ||
| IndicatorUnit1_1 IndicatorUnit2_1 IndicatorUnit3_1 IndicatorUnit4_1 IndicatorUnit1_2 IndicatorUnit2_2 IndicatorUnit3_2 IndicatorUnit4_2 IndicatorUnit1_3 IndicatorUnit2_3 IndicatorUnit3_3 IndicatorUnit4_3 IndicatorUnit1_4 IndicatorUnit2_4 IndicatorUnit3_4 IndicatorUnit4_4 IndicatorUnit1_5 IndicatorUnit2_5 IndicatorUnit3_5 IndicatorUnit4_5 | Text | Unit of measurement (e.g., CFU/100mL) for IndicatorConc based on results from laboratory testing. For variables ending in the format #_#, the first number uniquely identifies its order in a set. The second number identifies the set to which it belongs and relates back to one or more variables ending in that same number (e.g., MolecularDesignation1_1 , MolecularDesignation2_1 are a set that link back to CDCLabSystem1, CDCLabSystemID1, StateLabSystemID1, etc.) | ||
| AnalysisGenus1_1 AnalysisGenus2_1 AnalysisGenus3_1 AnalysisGenus4_1 AnalysisGenus1_2 AnalysisGenus2_2 AnalysisGenus3_2 AnalysisGenus4_2 AnalysisGenus1_3 AnalysisGenus2_3 AnalysisGenus3_3 AnalysisGenus4_3 AnalysisGenus1_4 AnalysisGenus2_4 AnalysisGenus3_4 AnalysisGenus4_4 AnalysisGenus1_5 AnalysisGenus2_5 AnalysisGenus3_5 AnalysisGenus4_5 | Text | Genus reported for water samples collected during waterborne disease outbreak investigations. This variable is also used to report chemicals and toxins. Positive and negative test results may be reported. For variables ending in the format #_#, the first number uniquely identifies its order in a set. The second number identifies the set to which it belongs and relates back to one or more variables ending in that same number (e.g., MolecularDesignation1_1 , MolecularDesignation2_1 are a set that link back to CDCLabSystem1, CDCLabSystemID1, StateLabSystemID1, etc.) | ||
| AnalysisSpecies1_1 AnalysisSpecies2_1 AnalysisSpecies3_1 AnalysisSpecies4_1 AnalysisSpecies1_2 AnalysisSpecies2_2 AnalysisSpecies3_2 AnalysisSpecies4_2 AnalysisSpecies1_3 AnalysisSpecies2_3 AnalysisSpecies3_3 AnalysisSpecies4_3 AnalysisSpecies1_4 AnalysisSpecies2_4 AnalysisSpecies3_4 AnalysisSpecies4_4 AnalysisSpecies1_5 AnalysisSpecies2_5 AnalysisSpecies3_5 AnalysisSpecies4_5 | Text | Species reported for water samples collected during waterborne disease outbreak investigations. For variables ending in the format #_#, the first number uniquely identifies its order in a set. The second number identifies the set to which it belongs and relates back to one or more variables ending in that same number (e.g., MolecularDesignation1_1 , MolecularDesignation2_1 are a set that link back to CDCLabSystem1, CDCLabSystemID1, StateLabSystemID1, etc.) | ||
| AnalysisSero1_1 AnalysisSero2_1 AnalysisSero3_1 AnalysisSero4_1 AnalysisSero1_2 AnalysisSero2_2 AnalysisSero3_2 AnalysisSero4_2 AnalysisSero1_3 AnalysisSero2_3 AnalysisSero3_3 AnalysisSero4_3 AnalysisSero1_4 AnalysisSero2_4 AnalysisSero3_4 AnalysisSero4_4 AnalysisSero1_5 AnalysisSero2_5 AnalysisSero3_5 AnalysisSero4_5 | Text | Serotype/Serogroup/Serovar reported for water samples collected during waterborne disease outbreak investigations. For variables ending in the format #_#, the first number uniquely identifies its order in a set. The second number identifies the set to which it belongs and relates back to one or more variables ending in that same number (e.g., MolecularDesignation1_1 , MolecularDesignation2_1 are a set that link back to CDCLabSystem1, CDCLabSystemID1, StateLabSystemID1, etc.) | ||
| AnalysisGeno1_1 AnalysisGeno2_1 AnalysisGeno3_1 AnalysisGeno4_1 AnalysisGeno1_2 AnalysisGeno2_2 AnalysisGeno3_2 AnalysisGeno4_2 AnalysisGeno1_3 AnalysisGeno2_3 AnalysisGeno3_3 AnalysisGeno4_3 AnalysisGeno1_4 AnalysisGeno2_4 AnalysisGeno3_4 AnalysisGeno4_4 AnalysisGeno1_5 AnalysisGeno2_5 AnalysisGeno3_5 AnalysisGeno4_5 | Text | Genotype/Subtype reported for water samples collected during waterborne disease outbreak investigations. For variables ending in the format #_#, the first number uniquely identifies its order in a set. The second number identifies the set to which it belongs and relates back to one or more variables ending in that same number (e.g., MolecularDesignation1_1 , MolecularDesignation2_1 are a set that link back to CDCLabSystem1, CDCLabSystemID1, StateLabSystemID1, etc.) | ||
| AnalysisPolymerase1_1 AnalysisPolymerase2_1 AnalysisPolymerase3_1 AnalysisPolymerase4_1 AnalysisPolymerase1_2 AnalysisPolymerase2_2 AnalysisPolymerase3_2 AnalysisPolymerase4_2 AnalysisPolymerase1_3 AnalysisPolymerase2_3 AnalysisPolymerase3_3 AnalysisPolymerase4_3 AnalysisPolymerase1_4 AnalysisPolymerase2_4 AnalysisPolymerase3_4 AnalysisPolymerase4_4 AnalysisPolymerase1_5 AnalysisPolymerase2_5 AnalysisPolymerase3_5 AnalysisPolymerase4_5 | Text | Polymerase type of a norovirus strain identified in a water sample | ||
| AnalysisCapsid1_1 AnalysisCapsid2_1 AnalysisCapsid3_1 AnalysisCapsid4_1 AnalysisCapsid1_2 AnalysisCapsid2_2 AnalysisCapsid3_2 AnalysisCapsid4_2 AnalysisCapsid1_3 AnalysisCapsid2_3 AnalysisCapsid3_3 AnalysisCapsid4_3 AnalysisCapsid1_4 AnalysisCapsid2_4 AnalysisCapsid3_4 AnalysisCapsid4_4 AnalysisCapsid1_5 AnalysisCapsid2_5 AnalysisCapsid3_5 AnalysisCapsid4_5 | Text | Capsid type of a norovirus strain identified in a water sample | ||
| AnalysisPFGE1_1 AnalysisPFGE2_1 AnalysisPFGE3_1 AnalysisPFGE4_1 AnalysisPFGE1_2 AnalysisPFGE2_2 AnalysisPFGE3_2 AnalysisPFGE4_2 AnalysisPFGE1_3 AnalysisPFGE2_3 AnalysisPFGE3_3 AnalysisPFGE4_3 AnalysisPFGE1_4 AnalysisPFGE2_4 AnalysisPFGE3_4 AnalysisPFGE4_4 AnalysisPFGE1_5 AnalysisPFGE2_5 AnalysisPFGE3_5 AnalysisPFGE4_5 | Text | The PFGE pattern for an isolate obtained from a water sample. For variables ending in the format #_#, the first number uniquely identifies its order in a set. The second number identifies the set to which it belongs and relates back to one or more variables ending in that same number (e.g., MolecularDesignation1_1 , MolecularDesignation2_1 are a set that link back to CDCLabSystem1, CDCLabSystemID1, StateLabSystemID1, etc.) | ||
| AnalysisPositive1_1 AnalysisPositive2_1 AnalysisPositive3_1 AnalysisPositive4_1 AnalysisPositive1_2 AnalysisPositive2_2 AnalysisPositive3_2 AnalysisPositive4_2 AnalysisPositive1_3 AnalysisPositive2_3 AnalysisPositive3_3 AnalysisPositive4_3 AnalysisPositive1_4 AnalysisPositive2_4 AnalysisPositive3_4 AnalysisPositive4_4 AnalysisPositive1_5 AnalysisPositive2_5 AnalysisPositive3_5 AnalysisPositive4_5 | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether or not an water sample tested positive for a microorganism, chemical or toxin. Value is automatically assigned for analysis purposes. 0="False, or Test Results Negative", 1="Yes, or Test Results Positive" Format depends on export and import program. For variables ending in the format #_#, the first number uniquely identifies its order in a set. The second number identifies the set to which it belongs and relates back to one or more variables ending in that same number (e.g., MolecularDesignation1_1 , MolecularDesignation2_1 are a set that link back to CDCLabSystem1, CDCLabSystemID1, StateLabSystemID1, etc.) | ||
| AnalysisConc1_1 AnalysisConc2_1 AnalysisConc3_1 AnalysisConc4_1 AnalysisConc1_2 AnalysisConc2_2 AnalysisConc3_2 AnalysisConc4_2 AnalysisConc1_3 AnalysisConc2_3 AnalysisConc3_3 AnalysisConc4_3 AnalysisConc1_4 AnalysisConc2_4 AnalysisConc3_4 AnalysisConc4_4 AnalysisConc1_5 AnalysisConc2_5 AnalysisConc3_5 AnalysisConc4_5 | Number | Concentration reported for a water sample that was analyzed for microorganisms, chemicals or toxins. See AnalysisUnit for the measurement unit associated with this value. For variables ending in the format #_#, the first number uniquely identifies its order in a set. The second number identifies the set to which it belongs and relates back to one or more variables ending in that same number (e.g., MolecularDesignation1_1 , MolecularDesignation2_1 are a set that link back to CDCLabSystem1, CDCLabSystemID1, StateLabSystemID1, etc.) | ||
| AnalysisUnit1_1 AnalysisUnit2_1 AnalysisUnit3_1 AnalysisUnit4_1 AnalysisUnit1_2 AnalysisUnit2_2 AnalysisUnit3_2 AnalysisUnit4_2 AnalysisUnit1_3 AnalysisUnit2_3 AnalysisUnit3_3 AnalysisUnit4_3 AnalysisUnit1_4 AnalysisUnit2_4 AnalysisUnit3_4 AnalysisUnit4_4 AnalysisUnit1_5 AnalysisUnit2_5 AnalysisUnit3_5 AnalysisUnit4_5 | Text | Unit of measurement (e.g., CFU/100mL) for AnalysisConc based on results from laboratory testing for microorganisms, chemicals or toxins.For variables ending in the format #_#, the first number uniquely identifies its order in a set. The second number identifies the set to which it belongs and relates back to one or more variables ending in that same number (e.g., MolecularDesignation1_1 , MolecularDesignation2_1 are a set that link back to CDCLabSystem1, CDCLabSystemID1, StateLabSystemID1, etc.) | ||
| AnalysisTestType1_1 AnalysisTestType2_1 AnalysisTestType3_1 AnalysisTestType4_1 AnalysisTestType1_2 AnalysisTestType2_2 AnalysisTestType3_2 AnalysisTestType4_2 AnalysisTestType1_3 AnalysisTestType2_3 AnalysisTestType3_3 AnalysisTestType4_3 AnalysisTestType1_4 AnalysisTestType2_4 AnalysisTestType3_4 AnalysisTestType4_4 AnalysisTestType1_5 AnalysisTestType2_5 AnalysisTestType3_5 AnalysisTestType4_5 | Text | A description of the laboratory methods (e.g., microscopy, RNA/DNA tests) used to test for a microorganism, chemical or toxin in a water sample.For variables ending in the format #_#, the first number uniquely identifies its order in a set. The second number identifies the set to which it belongs and relates back to one or more variables ending in that same number (e.g., MolecularDesignation1_1 , MolecularDesignation2_1 are a set that link back to CDCLabSystem1, CDCLabSystemID1, StateLabSystemID1, etc.) | ||
| AnalysisTestMethod1_1 AnalysisTestMethod2_1 AnalysisTestMethod3_1 AnalysisTestMethod4_1 AnalysisTestMethod1_2 AnalysisTestMethod2_2 AnalysisTestMethod3_2 AnalysisTestMethod4_2 AnalysisTestMethod1_3 AnalysisTestMethod2_3 AnalysisTestMethod3_3 AnalysisTestMethod4_3 AnalysisTestMethod1_4 AnalysisTestMethod2_4 AnalysisTestMethod3_4 AnalysisTestMethod4_4 AnalysisTestMethod1_5 AnalysisTestMethod2_5 AnalysisTestMethod3_5 AnalysisTestMethod4_5 | Text | The standardized laboratory method used to test a water sample for a microorganism, chemical or toxin. Abbreviated format used in NORS has the information ordered as follows: Method source, Method number and Method summary. E.g., ASTM D1293-pH (routine/continuous measurement). For variables ending in the format #_#, the first number uniquely identifies its order in a set. The second number identifies the set to which it belongs and relates back to one or more variables ending in that same number (e.g., MolecularDesignation1_1 , MolecularDesignation2_1 are a set that link back to CDCLabSystem1, CDCLabSystemID1, StateLabSystemID1, etc.) | ||
| LDRecommendSpecify | Page 14, Water | Text | Specify field for description of recommendations provided to facility to decrease the risk of Legionella exposure. | |
| WaterTypeOthSp | Page 6 and 7, Settings | Text | Indicates the specified other water type specified in the corresponding WaterTypeID field. | |
| SettingExposureOthSp | Page 5, Settings | Text | Specified "other" setting. | |
| TreatmentDescription1-TreatmentDescription99 | Page 6, Settings | Text | Indicates additional description of the filtration and disinfection used at a treated recreational water venue or drinking water system. | |
| TreatmentDescOthSp1-TreatmentDescOthSp99 | Page 6, Settings | Text | Indicates the specified other treatment types. | |
| WaterSubType1 - WaterSubType99 | Page 6, Settings | Text | Indicates the water venue subtype (i.e. indoor, outdoor, or unknown), for recreational water outbreaks, specified in the corresponding WaterTypeID field. | |
| WaterTreatment1-WaterTreatment99 | Page 6, Settings | Text | Indicates the usual type of water treatment provided at venue/system/source, (e.g. no treatment, disinfection, filtration, unknown) specified in the corresponding WaterTypeID field. | |
| WaterTreatOthSp1-WaterTreatOthSp99 | Page 6, Settings | Text | Indicates the specified other water treatment in the venue/system/source, specified in the corresponding WaterTypeID field. | |
| RecTreatedVenue1 RecTreatedVenue2 RecTreatedVenue3 RecTreatedVenue4 RecTreatedVenue5 | Page 6, Settings | Text | Water venue of exposure (e.g. spa/whirlpool/hot tub; pool-swimming pool; pool-waterpark) | |
| RecTreatedSubType1 RecTreatedSubType2 RecTreatedSubType3 RecTreatedSubType4 RecTreatedSubType5 | Page 6, Settings | Text | Water venue subtype (i.e. indoor, outdoor, or unknown) | |
| RecTreatedSetting1 RecTreatedSetting2 RecTreatedSetting3 RecTreatedSetting4 RecTreatedSetting5 | Page 6, Settings | Text | Setting of exposure (e.g. club, requiring membership; hotel/motel/lodge/inn; waterpark) | |
| RecTreatmentSub1_1 RecTreatmentSub2_1 RecTreatmentSub3_1 RecTreatmentSub4_1 RecTreatmentSub1_2 RecTreatmentSub2_2 RecTreatmentSub3_2 RecTreatmentSub4_2 RecTreatmentSub1_3 RecTreatmentSub2_3 RecTreatmentSub3_3 RecTreatmentSub4_3 RecTreatmentSub1_4 RecTreatmentSub2_4 RecTreatmentSub3_4 RecTreatmentSub4_4 RecTreatmentSub1_5 RecTreatmentSub2_5 RecTreatmentSub3_5 RecTreatmentSub4_5 | Page 6, Settings | Text | Venue treatment subtype (disinfection or pool filtration: e.g., UV; chlorine dioxide; bag filter; cartridge filter; unknown). For variables ending in the format #_#, the first number uniquely identifies its order in a set. The second number identifies the set to which it belongs and relates back to one or more variables ending in that same number (e.g., MolecularDesignation1_1 , MolecularDesignation2_1 are a set that link back to CDCLabSystem1, CDCLabSystemID1, StateLabSystemID1, etc.) |
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| FillType1_1 FillType2_1 FillType3_1 FillType4_1 FillType1_2 FillType2_2 FillType3_2 FillType4_2 FillType1_3 FillType2_3 FillType3_3 FillType4_3 FillType1_4 FillType2_4 FillType3_4 FillType4_4 FillType1_5 FillType2_5 FillType3_5 FillType4_5 | Text | Fill water type (e.g., public water supply; sea water; untreated ground or surface water; unknown). For variables ending in the format #_#, the first number uniquely identifies its order in a set. The second number identifies the set to which it belongs and relates back to one or more variables ending in that same number (e.g., MolecularDesignation1_1 , MolecularDesignation2_1 are a set that link back to CDCLabSystem1, CDCLabSystemID1, StateLabSystemID1, etc.) | ||
| FillTreatment1_1 FillTreatment2_1 FillTreatment3_1 FillTreatment4_1 FillTreatment1_2 FillTreatment2_2 FillTreatment3_2 FillTreatment4_2 FillTreatment1_3 FillTreatment2_3 FillTreatment3_3 FillTreatment4_3 FillTreatment1_4 FillTreatment2_4 FillTreatment3_4 FillTreatment4_4 FillTreatment1_5 FillTreatment2_5 FillTreatment3_5 FillTreatment4_5 | Text | If public water supply, usual water treatment provided before coming to the venue (e.g., no treatment; disinfection; filtration [treatment plant]; unknown). For variables ending in the format #_#, the first number uniquely identifies its order in a set. The second number identifies the set to which it belongs and relates back to one or more variables ending in that same number (e.g., MolecularDesignation1_1 , MolecularDesignation2_1 are a set that link back to CDCLabSystem1, CDCLabSystemID1, StateLabSystemID1, etc.) |
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| FillTreatmentSub1_1 FillTreatmentSub2_1 FillTreatmentSub3_1 FillTreatmentSub4_1 FillTreatmentSub1_2 FillTreatmentSub2_2 FillTreatmentSub3_2 FillTreatmentSub4_2 FillTreatmentSub1_3 FillTreatmentSub2_3 FillTreatmentSub3_3 FillTreatmentSub4_3 FillTreatmentSub1_4 FillTreatmentSub2_4 FillTreatmentSub3_4 FillTreatmentSub4_4 FillTreatmentSub1_5 FillTreatmentSub2_5 FillTreatmentSub3_5 FillTreatmentSub4_5 | Text | If public water supply, fill water treatment subtype (disinfection or filtration: e.g., UV; chlorine dioxide; bag filter; cartridge filter; unknown). For variables ending in the format #_#, the first number uniquely identifies its order in a set. The second number identifies the set to which it belongs and relates back to one or more variables ending in that same number (e.g., MolecularDesignation1_1 , MolecularDesignation2_1 are a set that link back to CDCLabSystem1, CDCLabSystemID1, StateLabSystemID1, etc.) | ||
| TreatedQuality | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Question: Did the venue meet state or local recreational water quality regulations? |
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| TreatedQualText | Text | Additional description, if TreatedQuality=0 (No) | ||
| TreatedPoolOp | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Question: Was there a pool operator on the payroll with state-approved training or certification? | ||
| RecUntreatedVenue1 RecUntreatedVenue2 RecUntreatedVenue3 | Page 6, Settings | Text | Water venue implicated (e.g., canal; lake; river/stream; ocean) | |
| RecUntreatedSubType1 RecUntreatedSubType2 RecUntreatedSubType3 | Page 6, Settings | Text | IF SPRING OR HOT SPRING, water venue subtype description (i.e. 'indoor', 'outdoor' or 'unknown') | |
| RecUntreatedSetting1 RecUntreatedSetting2 RecUntreatedSetting3 | Page 6, Settings | Text | Setting of exposure (e.g., beach-public; camp/cabin/recreational area) | |
| UntreatedQualText | Text | Additional description, if UntreatedQuality=0 (No) | ||
| UntreatedEPA | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Question: Did the venue meet Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recreational water quality standards? 0= "No", 1= "Yes", 7= "Unknown", 9= "Not Applicable", Null (blank)= No Response | ||
| UntreatedEPAText | Text | Additional description, if UntreatedEPA=0 (No) | ||
| DWTreatmentSub1 DWTreatmentSub2 DWTreatmentSub3 DWTreatmentSub4 | Text | Water treatment subtype (disinfection or filtration: e.g., boiling; chlorine; rapid sand filter; reserve osmosis) |
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| MajorSettingSpecify | Page 5, Settings | Text | Specific setting for the Major Setting of Exposure Category | |
| WherePrepNameSp_# | Page 6, Settings | Text | Specified other location of where food was prepared | |
| WaterSourceOthSp | Page 6, Settings | Text | Indicates the specified other water source, specified in the corresponding WaterTypeID field. | |
| WaterSourceDescription | Page 6, Settings | Text | Indicates the water source description (e.g. spring; well; lake) specified in the corresponding WaterTypeID field. | |
| WaterSourceDescOthSp | Page 6, Settings | Text | Specified other water source description. | |
| DFTypeSp | Page 7, Settings | Text | Specified "other" type of correctional/detention facility | |
| ReasonSuspectedEnv | Page 10, Food | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates wheather environmental evidence determined that the vehicle was confirmed or suspected. | |
| ReasonSuspectedEpi | Page 10, Food | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether epidemiologic evidence determined that the vehicle was confirmed or suspected. | |
| ReasonSuspectedTrace | Page 10, Food | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates wheather traceback evidence determined that the vehicle was confirmed or suspected. | |
| ReasonSuspectedLab | Page 10, Food | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates wheather lab evidence determined that the vehicle was confirmed or suspected. | |
| PackagingOthSp_# | Page 10, Food | Text | Specied other type of packaging. | |
| DetectionOthSp | Page 20, Investigation Methods | Text | Specified "other" outbreak detection method | |
| EtiologyGroup1_1# EtiologyGroup2_# | N/A | Text | Indicates whether listed etiology is bacterial, chemical, viral, parasitic, etc. Value is automatically assigned for analysis purposes. For variables ending in the format #_#, the first number uniquely identifies its order in a set. The second number identifies the set to which it belongs and relates back to one or more variables ending in that same number (e.g., EtiologyGroup1_1, EtiologyGroup2_1 are a set that link back to EtiologyStatus1, EtiologyGenus1, EtiologySpecies1, etc.) | |
| CFUnknown | Page 11, Food | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates if contributing factors are unknown. | |
| AnimalVehicleEpi_# | Page 8, Animal Contact | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether epidemiologic evidence helped identify the confirmed or suspected animal vehicle. | |
| AnimalVehicleLab_# | Page 8, Animal Contact | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether laboratory evidence helped identify the confirmed or suspected animal vehicle. | |
| AnimalVehicleTrace_# | Page 8, Animal Contact | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether traceback evidence helped identify the confirmed or suspected animal vehicle. | |
| AnimalVehicleOther_# | Page 8, Animal Contact | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether other evidence helped identify the confirmed or suspected animal vehicle. | |
| AnimalVehicleEnv_# | Page 8, Animal Contact | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether environmental evidence helped identify the confirmed or suspected animal vehicle. | |
| SampleOthSp | Page 4, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | Text | Specify field for description when other is selected within the environmental sampling results table. | |
| SampleOther | Page 4, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates supporting environmental sampling results for other sample type are available. | |
| SampleOtherDescribe | Page 4, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | Text | If SampleOther="True", description of other sample environmental sampling results. | |
| WaterType_# | Page 6, Settings | Text | Indicates the venue, drinking water system, or other source of water exposure implicated in a waterborne disease outbreak. | |
| WMPDesignSpecify | Page 14, Water | Text | Specify field for description of who designed the water management program for a facility where a waterborne disease outbreak occurred when Legionella or other biofilm-associated pathogens are implicated as the etiology. | |
| OtherExposureRemarks | Page 7, Settings | Text | Remarks field for additional information about the other or environmental exposures to water outbreak investigation. | |
| OtherTreatment_# | Page 6, Settings | Text | Indicates if the water system/source for other exposures to water outbreaks was treated to reduce or prevent the risk of disease transmission. | |
| WaterTypeFlag | N/A | True/False, 1/0, -1/0 | Indicates whether additional water type information is available in NORS and was not downloaded due to file size restrictions | |
| WaterTypeID_# | N/A | Number | Unique numeric identifier associated with the venue, system or source in the corresponding WaterType field in a waterborne disease outbreak (e.g., WaterTypeID1 is associated with WaterType1). | |
| WaterExposureID_# | N/A | Text | Unique numeric identifier associated with water exposure in a waterborne disease outbreak. This value links WaterType to WaterExposure values. | |
| CountyCount_# | N/A | Number | The case count for each county for multicounty exposure or multicounty residence outbreaks. | |
| InterventionRec | Pages 21, 22, 23, 24, Interventions | Text | Intervention was recommended or implemented | |
| TestTypeOthSp_# | Page 4, Laboratory and Environmental Investigation | Text | Specify for other test type | |
| CFOthSp | Page 11, Food | Text | Specified other contributing factor | |
| InterventionOthSp | Page 24, Interventions | Text | Specified "other" intervention type | |
| 337 | OtherContributingFactors | Pages 15, 17, 18, 19, Water | Text | Remarks field for contributing factors for recreational water, drinking water, or other exposures to water outbreaks. |
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