Efficacy and Safety of Cholera Vaccines [PDF]
Cholera is an acute diarrheal disease caused by toxigenic strains of Vibrio cholerae O1 and O139 serogroups. It still remains a major global healthcare problem.
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Review of oral cholera vaccines: efficacy in young children
Cristina Masuet Aumatell1, JM Ramon Torrell1, Jane N Zuckerman21International Health Centre, Preventive Medicine Department, Bellvitge Hospital, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain; 2World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for ...
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Background Cholera still affects millions of people worldwide, especially in lower- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The Global Task Force on Cholera Control (GTFCC) has identified surveillance and oral cholera vaccines as two critical interventions ...
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Cholera causes significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. For travelers, the risk of developing cholera per month of stay in a developing country is approximately 0.001%-0.01%, and cholera may present as traveler's diarrhea. In the United States, only a poorly tolerated, marginally effective, parenterally administered, phenol-inactivated vaccine is
E T, Ryan, S B, Calderwood
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Vibrio cholerae, classification, pathogenesis, immune response, and trends in vaccine development
Vibrio cholerae is the causative agent of cholera, a highly contagious diarrheal disease affecting millions worldwide each year. Cholera is a major public health problem, primarily in countries with poor sanitary conditions and regions affected by ...
David A. Montero +12 more
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The effect of some avian pox vaccines on the immune response of turkey vaccinated with fowl cholera [PDF]
Live attenuated fowl cholera; fowl pox and pigeon pox vaccines were used to vaccinate turkey in a mutual manner. Six groups of turkeys (20 birds/group) were used.
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Cholera pulse vaccination: A possible elimination strategy for cholera in endemic countries
Cholera is a diarrheal disease causing major health issue in developing countries where it is endemic and causes outbreaks. India ranks first with an estimated 675,188 number of cases and 20,256 number of deaths annually with one-third of its population ...
Neelam Taneja +3 more
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Cholera vaccine clinical trials: A cross-sectional analysis of clinical trials registries
Cholera has been one of the world’s biggest public health challenges for centuries. The presence of this disease brings into focus the social determinants of health in different parts of the world.
Lindi Mathebula +5 more
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Sociocultural determinants of anticipated oral cholera vaccine acceptance in three African settings : a meta-analytic approach [PDF]
Controlling cholera remains a significant challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa. In areas where access to safe water and sanitation are limited, oral cholera vaccine (OCV) can save lives. Establishment of a global stockpile for OCV reflects increasing priority
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High Awareness, Poor Practice: The Cholera Prevention Knowledge-Attitude-Practice Gap in Ada Foah, Ghana-A Cross-Sectional Study. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Background Cholera persists as a public health threat in Ghana, particularly in coastal communities with inadequate water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure. This study assessed the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) toward cholera among residents of Ada Foah, a high‐risk coastal district in Ghana, to identify gaps and inform ...
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