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Anecdotal evidence and available literature indicated that contaminated water played a major role in spreading the prolonged cholera
Individuals living near cholera patients have an increased risk of cholera infections.
Background: Somalia reported repeated cholera outbreaks between 2017 and 2019.
Cholera outbreaks primarily occur in areas lacking adequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), and infection can cause severe de
Globally, cholera epidemics continue to challenge disease control.
Case-area targeted interventions (CATIs) against cholera are conducted by rapid response teams, and may include various activities l
Background In October 2010, Haiti was struck by a large-scale cholera epidemic.
Targeted interventions have been delivered to neighbors of cholera cases in major epidemic responses globally despite limited eviden