Seroepidemiologic Survey of Epidemic Cholera in Haiti to Assess Spectrum of Illness and Risk Factors for Severe Disease

To assess the spectrum of illness from toxigenic Vibrio cholerae O1 and risk factors for severe cholera in Haiti, we conducted a cross-sectional survey in a rural commune with more than 21,000 residents. During March 22–April 6, 2011, we interviewed 2,622 residents ≥ 2 years of age and tested serum...

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Main Authors: Jackson, Brendan R., Talkington, Deborah F., Pruckler, James M., Fouché, M. D. Bernadette, Lafosse, Elsie, Nygren, Benjamin, Gómez, Gerardo A., Dahourou, Georges A., Archer, W. Roodly, Payne, Amanda B., Hooper, W. Craig, Tappero, Jordan W., Derado, Gordana, Magloire, Roc, Gerner-Smidt, Peter, Freeman, Nicole, Boncy, Jacques, Mintz, Eric D.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 2013
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3795095/