Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of Vibrio cholerae isolates from cholera outbreak sites in Ethiopia

Abstract Background Cholera is an acute infectious disease caused by ingestion of contaminated food or water with Vibrio cholerae. Cholera remains a global threat to public health and an indicator of inequity and lack of social development. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and anti...

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Published in:	BMC Public Health
Main Authors:	Abebaw Bitew, Aschalew Gelaw, Yitayih Wondimeneh, Zeleke Ayenew, Michael Getie, Wudu Tafere, Tsehaynesh Gebre-Eyesus, Marechign Yimer, Getachew Tesfaye Beyene, Molalegne Bitew, Takele Abayneh, Markos Abebe, Adane Mihret, Biruk Yeshitela, Mekonnen Teferi, Baye Gelaw
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2024-07-01
Subjects:	Cholera outbreak Vibrio cholerae Antimicrobials
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-19621-4