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Journal Article > Commentary

Cholera epidemic in South Sudan and Uganda and need for international collaboration in cholera control

Abubakar A, Bwire GS, Azman AS, Bouhenia M, Deng LO, Wamala JF, Rumunu J, Kagirita A, Rauzier J, Grout L, Martin S, Orach CG, Luquero FJ, Quilici ML
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Abstract
Combining the official cholera line list data and outbreak investigation reports from the ministries of health in Uganda and South Sudan with molecular analysis of Vibrio cholerae strains revealed the interrelatedness of the epidemics in both countries in 2014. These results highlight the need for collaboration to control cross-border outbreaks.
Countries
South SudanUganda
Subject Area
outbreakscholera
DOI
10.3201/eid2405.171651
Published Date
01-May-2018
PubMed ID
29664387
Languages
English
Journal
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Volume / Issue / Pages
Volume 24, Issue 5, Pages 883-887
Issue Date
01-May-2018
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