Contrasts, contradictions and control of cholera.
Vaccine
; 38 Suppl 1: A4-A6, 2020 02 29.
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| ID: mdl-31451324
ABSTRACT
Cholera has been extremely pervasive during the past four decades and continues to remain a significant public health concern. The disease has plagued humankind in the form of seven pandemics since the last two centuries. There is considerable scientific evidence based on research on cholera and its etiologic agent Vibrio cholerae, however we are still unable to accurately forecast and pre-empt the occurrence of cholera outbreaks. The commentary discusses the contrasts and contradictions of cholera, its control and its unpredictable nature. Through a multi-sectoral approach and broad stakeholder collaboration cholera control is possible with meticulous country-level planning for early detection and response to outbreaks. The commentary reiterates that every potential death on account of cholera is preventable because of the available knowledge and tools to effectively prevent and treat cholera.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Cholera
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Disease Outbreaks
Type of study:
Screening_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Vaccine
Year:
2020
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Article
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