The Persisting Threats Of Cholera: A Cyclical Public Health Problem In Ghana

The Persisting Threats Of Cholera: A Cyclical Public Health Problem In Ghana

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Main Author: Amediavor, Rita Laryea
Language:English
Published: Wright State University / OhioLINK 2020
Subjects:
Microbiology
Immunology
cholera
Ghana
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=wright1598992794308852
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-wright15989927943088522021-08-03T07:16:22Z The Persisting Threats Of Cholera: A Cyclical Public Health Problem In Ghana Amediavor, Rita Laryea Microbiology Immunology cholera Ghana The prevalence of communicable diseases continues to be one of the continent's leading causes of deaths. Cholera is a waterborne disease triggered by toxigenic strains of the Gram-negative bacteria Vibrio Cholerae O1 strain and less common O139 strain. with symptoms such as severe acute watery diarrhea and vomiting leading to dehydration, progressing to hypovolemic shock and death if not treated timely due to its short incubation period (Pasetto et al., 2018).West African countries are largely portrayed as endemic to cholera, though the dynamics of outbreaks in these developing countries remain largely uncertain.The purpose of the study is to help curb the spread of cholera in Ghana. The Information on the research was collected from the ten major regions in Ghana. This is focused on outbreaks in 1998 through 2013.The study affirms that urbanization and overcrowding resulting in insanitary conditions coupled with heavy rainfall and potable water shortage is a predictor of cholera outbreak in Ghana between 1998 to 2016. Cholera epidermic emerging and re-emerging virulence is a global concern; therefore, factors and preventive measures must to incorporated to prevent the spread of cholera disease. 2020-09-16 English text Wright State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=wright1598992794308852 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=wright1598992794308852 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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topic Microbiology
Immunology
cholera
Ghana
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Immunology
cholera
Ghana
Amediavor, Rita Laryea
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