Abstract
Haiti in the Context of the Current Global Cholera Pandemic
Highlights
Since the early 1800s, there have been 7 cholera pandemics, and 2011 marks the 1-year anniversary of the reappearance of cholera in Haiti and the 50th anniversary of the onset of the current cholera pandemic that began in Indonesia in 1961
The organism is different from the version microbiologically associated with previous pandemics
Previous pandemics for which we have data were caused by the classical V. cholerae O1 biotype, but the current pandemic is caused by the El Tor biotype
Summary
Since the early 1800s, there have been 7 cholera pandemics, and 2011 marks the 1-year anniversary of the reappearance of cholera in Haiti and the 50th anniversary of the onset of the current cholera pandemic that began in Indonesia in 1961. Cholera is endemic to >50 countries, affects 2–5 million persons each year, and kills 100,000. Previous pandemics for which we have data were caused by the classical V. cholerae O1 biotype, but the current pandemic is caused by the El Tor biotype.
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
