| Review of reported cholera outbreaks worldwide, 1995-2005. | |
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PMID: 17123999 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The global temporal and spatial distribution of cholera is underappreciated, given the lack of surveillance in endemic areas and economic disincentives to report outbreaks. To judge the use of specific novel interventions such as vaccines or anti-secretory agents, we compiled a database and analyzed cholera reports from the Program for Monitoring Emerging Diseases from 1995 to 2005. Of the 632 reports meeting the search criteria, 66% originated in Sub-Saharan Africa, followed by 16.8% from Southeast Asia. Reported outbreaks in Africa tended to be larger in size. The most common risk factors were water source contamination, heavy rainfall and flooding, and population dislocation. While cholera reporting is sub-optimal, this review provides a detailed sub-national quantification of cholera, identifies foci of endemicity in Africa, and describes risk factors by region. We highlight the need for more extensive outbreak reporting to justify investments in new interventions. |
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Authors:
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David C Griffith; Louise A Kelly-Hope; Mark A Miller |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene Volume: 75 ISSN: 0002-9637 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Trop. Med. Hyg. Publication Date: 2006 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-11-24 Completed Date: 2007-01-08 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370507 Medline TA: Am J Trop Med Hyg Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 973-7 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Fogarty International Center, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland 20892, USA. |
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Cholera
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epidemiology*,
prevention & control,
therapy,
transmission Disease Outbreaks* Female Humans Male Population Surveillance / methods* Vibrio cholerae* World Health* |
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