Vibrio Cholerae 01 Infections In Jos, Nigeria

Multi-drug resistant Vibrio species isolated from abattoir effluents in Nigeria

“…Marin et al [16] also reported an intermediate/reduced sensitivity to chloramphenicol and ciprofloxacin, and resistance against nalidixic acid, contrary to the observation of this study. However, consistent with the observation of this study, Li et al [21] reported sensitivity of Vibrio strains isolated from cultured silver sea bream to rifampicin, while Opajobi et al [19] observed sensitivity of epidemic strains of V. cholerae to ofloxacin.…”

“…The observation of resistance against trimethoprim is worrisome, as the antibiotic was previously reported to be the drug of choice for the treatment of cholera in children and pregnant women [17]. Strains of Vibrio tested in this study (except V. vulnificus) were generally resistant to tetracycline (60%-83%), in agreement with reports from Tanzania and Rwanda, but contrary to reports from Kenya, South Sudan, South Africa, Somalia [18], and northern Nigeria [19].…”

Contemporary Nigerian public health problem: prevention and surveillance are key to combating cholera

“…Epidemiological information from the Public Health Department, Kano State Ministry of Health, revealed the recurrence and dispersion of intermittent cholera outbreaks in Kano state from 1995 to 2001, including 2,630 cases in 1995/1996, 847 cases in 1997, and 2,347 cases in 1999 [11]. Furthermore, in Jos, North Central Nigeria, every isolated strain of cholera was Vibrio cholerae 01 El tor of Inaba serotype [12]. …”

Occurrence of <i>Vibrio cholerae</i> in Some Households Engaged in Livestock Farming in Some Parts of Zaria, Nigeria

“…In 1992, a new non-V. cholerae strain (subsequently designated V. cholerae O139) appeared in India and rapidly spread across much of Asia [13]. In Nigeria, outbreaks of this disease have been occurring with increasing frequency since the first outbreak of cholera in 1991 in Jos, in which Ogawa was the predominant serotype [14]. Reports of one serotype displacing another have been on the increase and the disease has remained endemic with occasional outbreaks in some parts of the country due to lack of good water supply and poor personal and environmental hygiene [14].…”

“…In Nigeria, outbreaks of this disease have been occurring with increasing frequency since the first outbreak of cholera in 1991 in Jos, in which Ogawa was the predominant serotype [14]. Reports of one serotype displacing another have been on the increase and the disease has remained endemic with occasional outbreaks in some parts of the country due to lack of good water supply and poor personal and environmental hygiene [14]. Center for Disease Control (CDC) recent Food Net report suggested a continued increase in Vibrio incidences since 2001, pointing to a need for improved prevention measures [15].…”