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Risk factors for repeated cholera outbreak in Arua municipal council, north-western Uganda

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Cholera outbreaks have occurred annually in Arua district especially in the Municipal Council (AMC) since 2005 with an average case-fatality rate (CFR) of 2.1%. The study objective was to establish the risk factors for repeated cholera outbreak in AMC with a view of designing appropriated strategies for preventing future cholera outbreaks.

Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2010.02.1633

Authors: M. Andrawa, P. Anguzu, A. Anguaku, C. Nalwadda, O. Namusisi, R. Tweheyo

Institutions: Makerere University, African Field Epidemiology Network

Language: English

Topic: Vibrio bacteria research studies

Subfield: Microbiology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,900