At least 163 people have been affected in a new cholera outbreak in Cuba, says a health organization.
Cholera - Causes - Pathogenicity - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment - Prevention - FAQs
Cholera is an infection of the small intestine and is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.
Cholera is an infection of the small intestine and is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.
Among the affected tourists, two each are from Germany, Chile, Spain and Venezuela, three are from Italy and one from the Netherlands.
Cuba had successfully eradicated the disease for five decades until new cases were detected again in August 2012, when three deaths and 417 cases of infection were registered, according to official figures.
Quiz on Cholera
Cholera is an acute diarrheal disease that spreads as an epidemic and claims around one hundred thousand lives every year. Here’s a quiz that tests how much you know about cholera!
Cholera is an acute diarrheal disease that spreads as an epidemic and claims around one hundred thousand lives every year. Here’s a quiz that tests how much you know about cholera!
New Techniques That can Accurately Predict Cholera Epidemics Developed
Researchers have developed new techniques through which they can predict the severity of seasonal cholera epidemics months before they occur.
Researchers have developed new techniques through which they can predict the severity of seasonal cholera epidemics months before they occur.
Scientists Reveal Genetics' Key Role Behind Cholera
Evidence of genetic changes that might help protect some people from contracting cholera has been uncovered by Harvard scientists.
Evidence of genetic changes that might help protect some people from contracting cholera has been uncovered by Harvard scientists.
