Vibrio cholerae and Cholera: A Recent African Perspective

Roux, Wouter J Le; Schaefer, Lisa M.; Venter, Stephanus

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-35296-7_3

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“…Only the O1 and O139 serogroups of V. cholerae are known to cause epidemic or pandemic cholera. Serogroup O1 has been linked to pandemics since 1899, and serogroup O139 has been linked to pandemics since 1992, with both serogroups being found in recent outbreaks of cholera 45,46 . In serotyping of pathogenic isolates (O1 and O139), combined genotypic and phenotypic analyses have largely replaced serotyping 47 .…”

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Molecular characterization of Vibrio species isolated from dairy and water samples

El-Zamkan,

Ahmed,

Abdelhafeez

et al. 2023

Sci Rep

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Vibrio species can cause foodborne infections and lead to serious gastrointestinal illnesses. The purpose of this research was to detect the Vibrio cholerae and Vibrio parahaemolyticus in raw milk, dairy products, and water samples. Also, it investigated the virulence factors, antibiotic resistance and biofilm formation in isolated bacteria. Conventional and molecular approaches were used to identify the isolates in this study. Vibrio species were detected in 5% of the samples. Vibrio cholerae and Vibrio parahaemolyticus were isolated from 1.25 and 1.5%, respectively, of the total samples. Penicillin resistance was detected in all strains of Vibrio cholerae and Vibrio parahaemolyticus, with a MAR index ranging from 0.16 to 0.5. Four isolates were moderate biofilm producer and three of them were MDR. When Vibrio cholerae was screened for virulence genes, ctxAB, hlyA, and tcpA were found in 80, 60, and 80% of isolates, respectively. However, tdh + /trh + associated-virulence genes were found in 33.3% of Vibrio parahaemolyticus isolates.

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Molecular characterization of Vibrio species isolated from dairy and water samples

El-Zamkan,

Ahmed,

Abdelhafeez

et al. 2023

Sci Rep

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“…about the disease. According to Boya et al [10] and Roux et al [11], the main symptoms of cholera are diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration. Dehydration was reported very little by respondents because the word is more technical; the respondents were mostly uneducated or reached the primary school level.…”

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Appraisal of the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of the Populations on Cholera in Benin

Akpo¹,

Dougnon²,

Klotoé³

et al. 2021

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Cholera is a disease that Benin has been fighting against for years but which continues to create economic losses for households. The aim of this study is to assess the level of knowledge of the population about this disease and to assess hygiene practices in order to identify the factors responsible for its sustainability. The data were collected through a survey of 720 households in the 12 departments of the country. These data were analyzed with SAS software and three groups of people were identified on the basis of hygiene measures. The majority of respondents know cholera. The main symptoms they mentioned were vomiting (84.83%) and diarrhea (81.04%). Diarrhea was more reported in group 3 (88.96%) than in groups 1 (86.58%) and 2 (83.19%). Low levels of hygiene were the main cause of this disease. In the absence of toilets, the interviewees pass stool in the bush and at the edge of water sources used in households. Some of them have bins (in particular group 1) for household waste but do not subscribe to refuse collection structures. Therefore, they throw garbage in sometimes unofficial landfills. Others, on the other hand, have not garbage cans (mainly group 2) and they empty garbage everywhere (street, gutters and bushes). In addition, hand washing is hardly ever done after using the toilet. Hygiene practices in some households are insufficient, which does not protect the population from cholera.

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“…Additionally, medications could be necessary to help control the diarrhea and get rid of the bug [5]. However, cholera is thought to have an annual incidence of 1.3-4.0 million cases and 21,000-143,000 fatalities worldwide [6,7]. In endemic nations, around 1.3 billion people continue to be at risk for contracting cholera [6].…”

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Outbreak of Cholera in Ghana: A Systematic Review from 2010 to 2020

Apenteng,

Korsah,

Tagoe

et al. 2023

AJRID

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Background: Cholera affects several hundred thousand individuals worldwide each year. According to estimates, more than 20 million individuals in Ghana are at danger of contracting the illness. However, research from Asia and other continents continues to be a major source of information for understanding cholera epidemiology in Africa, particularly in its coastal nations. The purpose of the study was to evaluate Ghana's cholera epidemics each year. Methods: A thorough analysis of articles that have been published on cholera outbreaks worldwide and in Ghana. A thorough search was done in the databases of Science Direct, PubMed, and Google Scholar to retrieve and to review research works published on cholera. Results: Findings suggest cholera has been a significant public health issue for Ghana every year since the first case was reported in 1970. Greater Accra is the area with the most cholera cases each year, with Accra being the district with the most cases. Greater Accra alone reported 58.5% of all cholera cases in Ghana from 1998 to 2017. However, the least affected regions in Ghana are the Upper West, Northern, Upper East, and Volta region. The cause of these cholera outbreaks is subpar sanitation and contaminated water. Annual cholera outbreaks occur in Ghana, where more attention is needed. Multiple deaths have been caused by these epidemics. Conclusion: Improved sanitation and provision of adequate clean drinking water can help curb the incidence of cholera and its devastating effects on individuals and the country as a whole.

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Vibrio cholerae and Cholera: A Recent African Perspective

Cited by 5 publications

References 214 publications

Molecular characterization of Vibrio species isolated from dairy and water samples

Molecular characterization of Vibrio species isolated from dairy and water samples

Appraisal of the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of the Populations on Cholera in Benin

Outbreak of Cholera in Ghana: A Systematic Review from 2010 to 2020

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