Cholera Management in Iraq: Challenges, Strategies, and the Path Forward
Fatema Ali AL kafhage,
Rana A. Jawad,
Amaal Sahib Al-Zughaibi
et al.
Abstract:The article discusses the ongoing challenges and management of cholera, particularly in Iraq, which is experiencing a resurgence of the disease. The bacteria Vibrio cholerae is the cause of cholera, which is mainly transmitted via tainted food and water. If left untreated, cholera can be fatal and cause severe dehydration. The article highlights the historical context of cholera outbreaks, the factors contributing to its prevalence in impoverished nations, and the specific situation in Iraq, where inadequate s… Show more
Set email alert for when this publication receives citations?
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.