Article
Evaluation in Cameroon of a Novel, Simplified Methodology to Assist Molecular Microbiological Analysis of V. cholerae in Resource-Limited Settings.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 1 Jan 2016
Debes Amanda K, Ateudjieu Jerome, Guenou Etienne, Guenou Etiene, Lopez Anna Lena, Bugayong Mark Philip, Retiban Pearl Joy, Garrine Marcelino, Mandomando Inacio, Li Shan, Stine O Colin, Sack David A
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Vibrio cholerae is endemic in South Asia and Africa where outbreaks of cholera occur widely and are particularly associated with poverty and poor sanitation. Knowledge of the genetic diversity of toxigenic V. cholerae isolates, particularly in Africa, remains scarce. The constraints in improving this understanding is not only the lack of regular cholera disease surveillance, but also the lack of...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.