Iran stifled a potential cholera outbreak three weeks ago, after the infection was probably carried there from Iraq, the World Health Organisation revealed Thursday.
"There were a few cases in Iran about three weeks ago, it's under control," WHO cholera coordinator Claire-Lise Chaignat told AFP.
Cholera
Cholera is an infection of the small intestine and is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.
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"Iran reacted very well, they dealt with the cases rapidly," Chaignat said, underlining that there was no spread from less than ten known cases.
The cholera cases were first recorded in Iran's western province of Kordestan, next to Iraq, on September 19, she added. The WHO was not aware of any other cases elsewhere in Iran.
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Iraq has been grappling with a growing outbreak of cholera, with 3,300 cases and 14 deaths since August, largely in the northeast of the country.
Chaignat said the infection was probably carried into Iran by travellers from Iraq.
"There's a link, that's for sure," she added.
On Wednesday, the WHO called on Iraq's neighbours to reinforce surveillance for cholera, without mentioning the cases found in Iran last month.
Chaignat said Iranian health authorities' swift reaction underlined the value of surveillance instead of travel restrictions to and from affected areas.
The Iraqi outbreak and its spread in the conflict-ridden country has been blamed on poor quality water supplies and a lack of sanitation.
Source: AFP
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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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Iraq has been grappling with a growing outbreak of cholera, with 3,300 cases and 14 deaths since August, largely in the northeast of the country.
Chaignat said the infection was probably carried into Iran by travellers from Iraq.
"There's a link, that's for sure," she added.
On Wednesday, the WHO called on Iraq's neighbours to reinforce surveillance for cholera, without mentioning the cases found in Iran last month.
Chaignat said Iranian health authorities' swift reaction underlined the value of surveillance instead of travel restrictions to and from affected areas.
The Iraqi outbreak and its spread in the conflict-ridden country has been blamed on poor quality water supplies and a lack of sanitation.
Source: AFP
LIN/C
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The cholera outbreak in northern Iraq has infected some 16,000 people since late August, of whom at least 10 have died, the World Health Organisation said on Friday.
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