How do infectious diseases affect high-performance athletes? Norovirus during the Lima 2019 Pan American Games.

Background And Aims: The incidence of infectious diseases among athletes during international competitions is a concern for public health. In this study, we aim to report six cases of norovirus-associated gastroenteritis among athletes in Lima 2019 Pan American Games, a multisport event held in Peru.

Results: During the Lima 2019 event, there were no reported outbreaks or cases of most frequent diseases, however, six cases (0.