Cholera is an acute bacterial disease caused by Vibrio cholerae that can lead to severe diarrhea, vomiting, and even death. Although only 10% of cholera cases are considered severe, identifying…
In March 2024, Mayotte—a department of France, or a territory considered part of France—health authorities shared that the island was dealing with an outbreak of cholera. Cholera is an acute…
Each year, an estimated 21,000 to 143,000 people around the globe die from cholera. This acute diarrheal illness, caused by Vibrio cholerae (V. cholerae) infection, is more common in…
Within the last year, there have been spates of cholera outbreaks in multiple countries across the globe; over the past few months, these outbreaks have touched at least 22 different…
Each year, an estimated 2.9 million cases of cholera are reported across the globe. Caused by Vibrio cholerae (V. cholerae) bacteria, cholera can cause shock, dehydration, and even death.…
Did you know that, currently, there are vaccinations to confer protection against cholera? However, there are difficulties associated with this vaccine. For example, current vaccines are relatively ineffective in young…
Earlier this year, Patient Worthy reported on a deadly cholera outbreak which claimed 20 lives the Bomadi and Burutu areas of the state of Delta within Nigeria. Unfortunately, continued struggles,…
In the Bomadi and Burutu areas of the state of Delta, within Nigeria, the main source of water is the Forcados River. According to Brittanica, the Forcados flows through freshwater…
MVID Microvillus inclusion disease (MVID) is a rare, gastrointestinal disease which can cause impaired development in children. It is characterized by severe diarrhea which leads to dehydration and malnutrition. MVID…
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