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Cholera 
Cholera is a diarrhoeal infection caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It is usually transmitted via contaminated water and food. In its most severe form it begins suddenly and can cause death by severe dehydration and kidney failure. Major outbreaks occur with explosive increases in the number of cases. Although, about 75% of infected people have no symptoms, cholera can be serious for children and adults. People with lower immunity, such as malnourished children or people living with HIV, are at greater risk of death.
Review Articles
30 Oct 2009
Cholera transmission: the host, pathogen and bacteriophage dynamic
A timely review article examines what we know about cholera.
Source: Nature Reviews: Microbiology
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15 Sep 2009
Neglected Tropical Diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa: Review of Their Prevalence, Distribution, and Disease Burden
A review demonstrates the high burden due to NTDs in Africa. The authors call for this category of diseases to be accorded a higher priority.
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
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News
5 Mar 2010
In brief
A TropIKA.net round-up of new developments concerning the infectious diseases of poverty.
Source: Media reports
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21 Dec 2009
Copenhagen accord does not bode well for developing world health
Summit agrees on only limited action to address climate change, and fails to recognize health as an issue.
Source: TropIKA.net
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Editorial Opinions
26 Mar 2009
A Lion in Our Village — The Unconscionable Tragedy of Cholera in Africa
Experts call for action to bring under control the “inexcusable” epidemic of cholera which is now afflicting many parts of Africa.
Source: New England Journal of Medicine
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Research Articles
1 Mar 2010
In brief
Some recently published studies on the infectious diseases of poverty.
Source: Journal articles
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3 Jul 2008
Sensitive and rapid detection of cholera toxin-producing Vibrio cholerae using a loop-mediated isothermal amplification
Study shows a faster and cheaper technique to identify infectious agents involved in outbreaks.
Source: BMC Microbiology
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Reports
15 May 2009
Diarrheal disease: Solutions to Defeat a Global Killer
One of the biggest infectious killers of poor people has slipped off the priority list.
Source: PATH Resources for Diarrheal Disease Control
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23 Dec 2008
The World Can’t Wait: More Funding Needed for Research on Neglected Infectious Diseases
US consumer group reports on government expenditure on neglected infections and says it is not enough.
Source: Families USA
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