Outbreaks of Cholera in the Time of Ebola: Pre-Emptive Action Needed

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Azman, Andrew S.; Legros, Dominique; Lessler, Justin; Luquero, Francisco J.; & Moore, Sean M. (2015). Outbreaks of Cholera in the Time of Ebola: Pre-Emptive Action Needed. Lancet, 385(9971), 851.

Abstract

Although the pace of Ebola transmission has slowed in Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone, its threat continues to limit the ability of local health-care systems to provide standard care, let alone respond to other health emergencies. These three Ebola-affected countries typically have cholera outbreaks every 3–5 years, with epidemics often spreading regionally. Cholera is now circulating in the region: epidemics are ongoing in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire;1, 2 the latter sharing a border with Liberia and Guinea. Ebola-affected countries might no longer be able to mobilise the substantial emergency staff and resources needed to avert deaths in the face of a cholera epidemic. We urge the public health community to weigh the possible consequences of simultaneous outbreaks of Ebola and cholera against the costs and feasibility of pre-emptive interventions.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0140-6736(15)60178-7

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Journal Article

Year Published

2015

Journal Title

Lancet

Author(s)

Azman, Andrew S.
Legros, Dominique
Lessler, Justin
Luquero, Francisco J.
Moore, Sean M.

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Lessler - 0000-0002-9741-8109