Multiple Drug-Resistant <i>Vibrio Cholerae</i> Responsible for Cholera Outbreak among Migrant Domestic Workers in Kerala, South India

Multiple Drug-Resistant <i>Vibrio Cholerae</i> Responsible for Cholera Outbreak among Migrant Domestic Workers in Kerala, South India

Cholera outbreaks are prevalent in countries with a low Human Development Index (HDI) where people have limited access to safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). Intriguingly, the state of Kerala which records the highest HDI in India is endemic to cholera. We discuss the epidemiology of...

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Main Authors: Kiran Krishna, Abdulaziz Anas, Sreelakshmi Parakkaparambil Kuttan, Syamkumar Vijayakumar, Jasmin Chekidhenkuzhiyil, Beena Philomina, Sobha Kurien
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Proceedings
Subjects:
cholera
antibiotic resistance
epidemiology
outbreak
migration
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2504-3900/66/1/26

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