Some remarks on epidemiological characteristics and pathogens of an acute diarrhea outbreak
- Author:
Pham Ngoc Dinh
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Diarrhea
- MeSH:
Epidemiology;
Diarrhea;
Disease Outbreaks
- From:Journal of Preventive Medicine
2004;14(6):99-104
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
The study showed some remarks on epidemiological characteristics and pathogens of an acute diarrhea outbreak. The outbreak including 25 patients without death occurred on some communes in Hanoi on May, 2004. V. cholerae 01 was isolated from 13/25 patients. Although it was not clear about the source of infection, the initial proof on bio-molecule showed that the outbreak occurred strain might have the same source with V. cholerae O1 isolated in 2000, 2002 and 2003 around Vietnam. In addition, the study also showed some comments and experiences on preventing outbreak
