Cholera in Zambia: Difference between revisions
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===1977/1978 Outbreak=== | ===1977/1978 Outbreak=== | ||
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===2017-18 Outbreak=== | ===2017-18 Outbreak=== | ||
{{main|2017-18 Zambian cholera outbreak}} | {{main|2017-18 Zambian cholera outbreak}} |
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Although much is known about the mechanisms behind the spread of cholera , this has not led to a full understanding of what makes cholera outbreaks happen in some places and not others. Lack of treatment of human feces and lack of treatment of drinking water greatly facilitate its spread. Lack of treatment of human feces and lack of treatment of drinking water greatly facilitate its spread. Bodies of water have been found to serve as a reservoir , and food sold that was on a long distance and isnt well cared for can spread the disease.
Pandemics
1977/1978 Outbreak
1982/83 Outbreak
2008 Outbreak
2017-18 Outbreak
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