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Cholera like expression of Escherichia coli: An outbreak investigation from Central India.
- Source :
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International Journal of Medicine & Public Health . Jul2013, Vol. 3 Issue 3, p151-154. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Background: This paper investigates a swift gastrointestinal outbreak in central India and further explores environmental, agent, and host interactions culminating into outbreak. Materials and Methods: Epidemic investigation was launched as per the standard protocol laid by Center for Disease Control to capture the clinico-microbiological pattern of disease. Descriptive and observational epidemiological analysis was performed. Results: This cholera like watery diarrheal episode presented along with vomiting and abdominal cramps had an attack rate of 45.11%. The mean duration of illness was 61 h with a predilection to pediatric age group. Clinico-microbiological picture probed the enterotoxicogenic Escherichia coli contaminated well-water as a source for the outbreak initiated by geo-environmental stimulation. Conclusion: The findings endorse the need of serviceable environmental sanitation strategies in order to prevent the disease transmission through water. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 22308598
- Volume :
- 3
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Medicine & Public Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 91261576
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4103/2230-8598.118955