Cholera epidemic in Goa.
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
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1994 Jul; 37(3): 289-92
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-73268
ABSTRACT
Two hundred and fifty stool samples were studied during an outbreak of cholera in Goa during the months of July to September, 1988. 80 strains of Vibrio were isolated with an isolation rate of 32%. 72.5% of those affected were adults. All strains of Vibrio cholerae isolated belonged to Eltor biotype, Fifty three (66.25%) of them being Ogawa serotype while 21 (26.25%) were Inaba. NAG Vibrios accounted for 6 (7.5%) strains. Antimicrobial sensitivity pattern showed high degree of sensitivity to chloramphenicol, gentamicin and naladixic acid.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Vibrio cholerae
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Cholera
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Disease Outbreaks
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Adolescent
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Age Distribution
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
Year:
1994
Type:
Article
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