Mapping genes & genomes: a molecular approach for epidemiological insight and targeted dengue control in Singapore

Abstract

one cases and 71 controls were interviewed. Most cases presented with diarrhoea (71%) and vomiting (63%).Vibrio cholerae was confirmed in six of 16 samples. The peak of the epidemic period occurred on January 4, 2012. Drinking water from the Luangano river (OR 4.9, CI 1.7-13.9), eating at an event five days before contracting the disease (OR 8.9; CI 3.3-24.1), no use of latrine (OR 7.1, CI 3.2-15.5) were independent factors associated for contracting cholera in Lukapa. Conclusion:The cholera outbreak was spread through a common source -the contaminated river -and propagated from person to person. Control measures carried out included health promotion campaigns, chlorination of drinking water, distribution of oral rehydration salts, and setting up of water tanks in the community.