Journal article
The global burden of cholera
Cholera is an important public health problem worldwide. Although most cholera infections are not detected, large cholera outbreaks, such as those seen in Haiti,1 Viet Nam2 and Zimbabwe3 in recent years, can occur. Industrialized countries have seen practically no cholera cases for over a century because of their good water and sewage treatment infrastructure. However, the causative agents (Vibrio cholerae O1 and O139) continue to thrive wherever crowded housing conditions exist and water and sanitation facilities are suboptimal.
Authors
Languages
- English
Publication year
2012
Journal
Bulletin of the World Health Organization
Volume
3
Type
Journal article
Categories
- Service delivery
Diseases
- Cholera
Tags
- Data reporting
- Disease surveillance