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1. www.cdc.gov › vibrio › phpCholera and Other Vibrio Illness Surveillance: Annual Summary ...

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   May 20, 2024 · Purpose. This report summarizes illnesses reported to the Cholera and Other Vibrio Illness Surveillance System (COVIS) in 2019. Data include geographic distribution, demographic and clinical characteristics, routes of transmission, and more. Maps and charts in this report are interactive. Categories can be shown and hidden by clicking on the ...

2. www.cdc.gov › cholera › aboutAbout Cholera in the United States | Cholera | CDC

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   May 14, 2024 · Overview. Cholera was prevalent in the United States in the 1800s. With modern water and sewer treatment systems, there are now typically fewer than 20 U.S. cholera cases a year, most of which are related to travel to countries where cholera is prevalent.

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   Where is cholera most common in the United States?

   • Domestically acquired cholera predominantly affected the Gulf Coast states of Louisiana and Texas, as in years past. In sum, healthcare providers and public health authorities in all states should be prepared to diagnose, treat, and respond to cases of cholera.

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   How is cholera reported?

   • Cases of cholera that occur in the United States are reported by state and local health departments to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) via the Cholera and Other Vibrio Illness Surveillance (COVIS) system [ 13 ]. CDC requests isolates from all suspected cases for confirmatory testing.

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   How many cholera cases are reported in other countries?

   • Cholera cases associated with travel to other countries, by contrast, were reported by 22 states, with no more than eight cases from any state.

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4. stacks.cdc.gov › view › cdcCholera in the United States - CDC Stacks

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   Oct 21, 2015 · Severe cholera (cholera gravis) can be rapidly fatal if untreated. Cholera is under-reported. Few cases are reported in the United States, although incidence increased after outbreak in Haiti began. Most cases in United States occur in persons who have recently traveled to cholera-affected areas.

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5. www.cdc.gov › cholera › causesCholera: Causes and How It Spreads | Cholera | CDC

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   Apr 12, 2024 · People who are more likely to be exposed to cholera include healthcare personnel treating cholera patients, cholera response workers, and travelers to an area where cholera is present. About 1 in 10 people will develop severe symptoms of cholera that can be life-threatening. Cholera can be fatal for up to 50 percent of people with severe disease.

6. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesCholera in the United States, 2001–2011: a reflection of ...

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   May 28, 2014 · Endemic transmission of cholera persists in the Dominican Republic and Cuba, as in Haiti, and poses a continued threat of travel-associated cases, particularly to the United States and the rest of the Western hemisphere. Travel to Asia and consumption of raw or undercooked seafood continue to be sources of cholera in the United States [7–9 ...

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   • Publish Year: 2015
   • Publication: Epidemiol Infect. 2015 Mar; 143(4): 695-703.

7. www.vdh.virginia.gov › choleraCholera - Epidemiology - Virginia Department of Health

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   Three other vaccines for cholera have been developed, but they are not available in the United States. Prospective travelers to areas where cholera is common should carefully follow recommendations for obtaining safe food and water at their destination, and seek medical attention promptly if they develop symptoms of cholera.

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   Cholera in the United States October 21, 2015. By Wong, Karen K. Series: ACIP meeting Cholera [PDF-511.30 KB] English CITE. CITE. Copy Copied Save. Download Document ...