Outbreak Investigation of Cholera in Bharuch City

Authors

  • Navneet G. Padhiyar Medical College Baroda, Vadodara
  • Jivraj Damor Medical College Baroda, Vadodara

Keywords:

cholera, drinking water, sewage system

Abstract

Introduction: Cholera is an acute diarrheal disease, present in India since ancient times. Cholera epidemic was reported in June 2009 in Bharuch city, Gujarat.

Aim: To find out the cause of cholera epidemic and to suggest preventive and control measure.

Study design: Cross sectional study. Person from high-risk area were interviewed

Results: Contamination of drinking water with sewage water was found to be the cause of this epidemic.

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Published

2011-06-30

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Padhiyar NG, Damor J. Outbreak Investigation of Cholera in Bharuch City. Natl J Community Med [Internet]. 2011 Jun. 30 [cited 2024 May 16];2(01):108-10. Available from: https://www.njcmindia.com/index.php/file/article/view/1855

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Vol. 2 No. 01 (2011)

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