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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.
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News
2 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: PubMed Central
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11 Apr 2008
Infectious diseases likely to spread as a consequence of global warming, says WHO
The World Health Organization used World Health Day 2008 to highlight the likely impact of global warming on the spread of infectious diseases.
Source: World Health Organization
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Research Articles
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
24 Sep 2008
Disaster Relief Emergency Fund's report on epidemic cholera in Senegal
Report describes experience in managing the outbreak.
Source: ReliefWeb
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