An outbreak of cholera in a refugee camp in Africa.
A total of 541 cases of cholera were observed between May 7 and July 19, 1985 among the 9,929 displaced persons present in a refugee camp in Africa. In spite of malnutrition and other diseases affecting this population, only 12 deaths occurred. Antiepidemic measures consisted of preparation of isolation-wards, treatment of contaminated materials, training of refugees and patient care. Mass prophylaxis, initially considered, was dropped before the end of the epidemic.
Djeddah
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General Direction for Cooperation Development, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Rome, Italy.
Miozzo
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A
Di Gennaro
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Rosmini
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F
Martino
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Pasquini
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P
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000349:Africa; D002648:Child; D002771:Cholera / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012036:Refugees