Fifty-three more cholera deaths were recorded in Zimbabwe in a single day along with 1,600 new cases, the United Nations said Tuesday, putting the death toll since August at 366 and the number of cases at 8,887.
The outbreak was also taking on a "regional dimension," the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warned, pointing to reports from South Africa's health ministry of suspected cholera cases in Botswana.
Containing Cholera: An Interview
Cholera, as we know, is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. The mode of transmission of the disease is by consuming contaminated water.
Cholera, as we know, is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. The mode of transmission of the disease is by consuming contaminated water.
It said the higher death toll was due mainly to more fatalities reported from Beitbridge, which borders South Africa.
Over the weekend, South African and Zimbabwean health officials met to tackle the cholera outbreak which has also claimed lives in South Africa.
Immunization in Children - Cholera Vaccine
Killed whole cell vaccine with or without sub unit has given promising results in adults, but it is not sufficiently effective in young children.
Killed whole cell vaccine with or without sub unit has given promising results in adults, but it is not sufficiently effective in young children.
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Treatment for Cholera
Treatment of cholera involves fluid and electrolyte replacement, and antibiotic treatment.
Treatment of cholera involves fluid and electrolyte replacement, and antibiotic treatment.
Zimbabwe Battles To Curb Rising Cholera Crisis
Nearly 300 people have died of cholera in Zimbabwe, the United Nations said Friday, as health authorities battled to contain unprecedented countrywide outbreaks.
Nearly 300 people have died of cholera in Zimbabwe, the United Nations said Friday, as health authorities battled to contain unprecedented countrywide outbreaks.
