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Aug 18, 2011 · Determining the origin and the means of spread of the cholera epidemic in Haiti was necessary to direct the cholera response, including lasting control of an indigenous bacterium and the fight for elimination of an accidentally imported disease, even if we acknowledge that the latter might secondarily become endemic.
May 23, 2023 · Cholera is an acute secretory diarrheal illness caused by the bacteria Vibrio cholerae. It is estimated to cause upwards of four million cases per year, worldwide. High-volume fluid loss with electrolyte derangements that can progress to hypovolemic shock and ultimately death characterizes this gastrointestinal disease.[1][2][3] The infection is transmitted via the fecal-oral route and can ...
Jun 21, 2022 · V. cholerae causes periodic cholera epidemics in several regions around the globe. The disease requires immediate treatment as it can cause death within hours in patients with moderate to severe cholera. With the development of i.v. fluids, ORS, and Zn therapy, progression to severe dehydration and mortality has been remarkably reduced.
Jul 20, 2022 · Cholera is endemic in Somalia with recurrent outbreaks reported since 2017. Between 1 January to 10 July 2022, a cumulative number of 7796 cases of cholera including 37 associated deaths (case fatality ratio 0.5%) have been reported from 25 drought-affected districts. The current cholera outbreak is taking place in the context of other ongoing outbreaks, high rates of malnutrition, and the ...
The long-term solution for cholera control lies in economic development and universal access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation. These measures prevent both epidemic and endemic cholera as well as other water-borne diseases. Cholera is closely linked to poor environmental conditions. Typical at-risk areas are peri-urban slums, with precarious basic infrastructure, as well as ...
Dec 8, 2010 · The first cholera outbreak in Haiti in at least a century was confirmed by the Haitian National Public Health Laboratory on October 21, 2010 ( 1 ). Surveillance data through December 3, provided by the Haitian Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP), indicated that the outbreak had spread nationwide and that cases of cholera and cholera ...
Feb 3, 2023 · Malawi is experiencing a widespread cholera outbreak, with 36 943 cases and 1210 associated deaths reported from all 29 districts since 3 March 2022. This is the deadliest outbreak of cholera in the country’s history. Cholera has been endemic in Malawi since 1998 with seasonal outbreaks reported during the rainy season (November through May). However, the current outbreak has extended ...
