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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.
U.S. and international public health authorities are working to enhance surveillance for cholera, investigate and respond to cholera outbreaks, and design and implement preventive measures across the globe.
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May 28, 2014 · Demographic and clinical information. COVIS received reports of 111 confirmed cases of cholera diagnosed in the United States between 1 January 2001 and 31 December 2011. Cases were reported by 27 states and two territories ( Fig. 1) with onset dates ranging from 7 April 2001 to 21 November 2011 ( Fig. 2 ).
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Additional Resources. Cholera, caused by the bacteria Vibrio cholerae, is rare in the United States and other industrialized nations. However, globally, cholera cases have increased steadily since 2005 and the disease still occurs in many places including Africa, Southeast Asia, and Haiti.
The last outbreak of cholera in the United States was in 1910–1911, when the steamship Moltke brought infected people from Naples to New York City. Vigilant health authorities isolated the infected in quarantine on Swinburne Island. Eleven people died, including a health care worker at the hospital on the island.
Mar 8, 2024 · By Kelly Jordan. The world is currently experiencing simultaneous outbreaks of cholera in southern Africa, parts of Asia, and the Middle East at unprecedented levels. Caused by the bacterium, Vibrio cholerae, people can contract the violent diarrheal disease by consuming contaminated food or water.
Dec 9, 2022 · Causes. Risk factors. Complications. Prevention. 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.