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Bookmark or Share- Cholera – Global situation - World Health Organization (WHO)Several countries with cholera outbreaks are also responding to multiple other disease outbreaks including mpox (monkeypox), dengue, chikungunya, measles, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This also strains the overall response capacity to cholera, particularly in countries with limited resources.
- Cholera outbreaks - World Health Organization (WHO)The oral cholera vaccine can be given to children over one year and adults. It is safe for you to receive the oral cholera vaccine if you are pregnant. The cholera vaccine is an oral vaccine, meaning it needs to be swallowed. In a 2-dose schedule, the doses should be taken at least 2 weeks apart (and not more than 6 months apart).
- Cholera - World Health Organization (WHO)Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal disease that can kill within hours if left untreated. Cholera is an acute infection of the gut, caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae O1 or O139. Infection can lead to profuse watery diarrhoea, which if untreated, can lead to rapid dehydration.
- Cholera - World Health Organization (WHO)Cholera is a disease of poverty affecting people with inadequate access to safe water and basic sanitation. Conflict, unplanned urbanization and climate change all increase the risk of cholera. Researchers have estimated that each year there are 1.3 to 4.0 million cases of cholera, and 21 000 to 143 000 deaths worldwide due to cholera (1) .
- Cholera - World Health Organization (WHO)CCholera is an acute diarrhoeal infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Cholera remains a global threat to public health and an indicator of inequity and lack of social development. Researchers have estimated that every year, there are 1.3 to 4.0 million cases, and 21 000 to 143 000 deaths worldwide due to cholera.
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