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Nov 30, 2022 · In 2021, 23 countries reported cholera outbreaks, mainly in the WHO Regions of Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean. This trend has continued into 2022 with over 29 countries (Figure 1) reporting cholera cases or outbreaks. As of 30 November 2022, 16 of these have been reporting protracted outbreaks.
Feb 25, 2023 · 25 February 2023 Health. A global surge of cholera cases has put one billion people in 43 countries at risk, the World Health Organization (WHO) cautioned this week. Three countries, this week...
Apr 1, 2022 · There are ongoing outbreaks in Africa, Eastern Mediterranean, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. Cholera vaccines are important tools for helping to prevent cholera and control cholera outbreaks.
Dec 9, 2022 · Overview. Cholera is a bacterial disease usually spread through contaminated water. Cholera causes severe diarrhea and dehydration. Left untreated, cholera can be fatal within hours, even in previously healthy people. Modern sewage and water treatment have virtually eliminated cholera in industrialized countries.
General Information. Find answers to frequently asked questions about Cholera. Illness and Symptoms. Cholera infection is often mild or without symptoms, but can sometimes be severe and life-threatening. Cholera Prevention Steps.
Feb 13, 2024 · Active outbreaks of cholera, a waterborne bacterial disease, are now raging in five countries in central and southern Africa, ranging from as far north as the Democratic Republic of Congo, and...
CDC. Cholera, caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, is very rare in the U.S. Cholera was common domestically in the 1800s but water-related spread has been eliminated by modern water and sewage treatment systems. Nearly all cholera cases reported in U.S. are acquired during international travel.
