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Tackle Nepal's typhoid problem now.

Authors :
Basnyat, Buddha
Source :
Nature. 8/20/2015, Vol. 524 Issue 7565, p267-267. 1p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article examines the earthquake that impacted the nation of Nepal in April 2015. Particular focus is given to how the post-earthquake conditions there are increasing the risk of a typhoid epidemic. Additional topics discussed include the typhoid vaccine, how some typhoid strains are becoming resistant to antibiotics and insights on the topic from the World Health Organization (WHO).

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00280836
Volume :
524
Issue :
7565
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Nature
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
108995857
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/524267a