High-resolution spatial analysis of cholera patients reported in Artibonite department, Haiti in 2010–2011

High-resolution spatial analysis of cholera patients reported in Artibonite department, Haiti in 2010–2011

Background: Cholera is caused by Vibrio cholerae, and is transmitted through fecal-oral contact. Infection occurs after the ingestion of the bacteria and is usually asymptomatic. In a minority of cases, it causes acute diarrhea and vomiting, which can lead to potentially fatal severe dehydration, es...

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Main Authors: Maya Allan, Francesco Grandesso, Ronald Pierre, Roc Magloire, Matthew Coldiron, Isabel Martinez-Pino, Thierry Goffeau, Romain Gitenet, Gwenola François, David Olson, Klaudia Porten, Francisco J. Luquero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-03-01
Series:Epidemics
Subjects:
Haiti
Cholera
Spatial analysis
Relative risk
Kulldorf
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1755436515000808

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