Some remarks on cholera in Viet Nam, 1986-2000

ABSTRACT

The results of cholera surveillance from 1986-2000 showed that the incidence of the disease has dramatically decreased from 9.37 per 100.000 population in 1986 to 0.14 per 100.000 population in 2000. The disease has occurred all year round. However, the highest incidence was in January. February and the lowest incidence was in July, August. Cholera has mainly been recorded in provinces of central and Southern regions. Causative agent was Vibrio cholerae El Tor serotype Ogawa. The disease has spread through ingestion of seafood shrimp and fish sauces, water contaminated with Vibrio cholerae.