Cholera outbreak in Nigeria :
Cholera outbreak in Nigeria cholera has claimed 600 victims in Bauchi,Bornu,Zamfara,Gombe,Jigawa, Yobe
It has claimed two in the FCT Abuja
It is now in Osun Sabo area !!!
3291 persons are infected
What is it ? :
What is it ? A severe infection caused by a bacteria Vibrio cholerae
It is typified by loose frequent watery stools
Typically Stools appear like rice water
Victims look very dehydrated
Aetiology/ causes :
Aetiology/ causes Transmission is through contaminated food water
Transmission can result from poor sewage disposal, houseflies, open wells contaminated with cholera stools
Unclean sources of water “pure water”
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Food purchased in public places handled by cholera victims with unwashed hands
Food purchased from vendors with open food trays !!!
Cholera victim :
Cholera victim
How to recognise cholera :
How to recognise cholera Profuse watery stooling
Vomiting
abdominal pains
Extreme dehydration
History of eating contaminated food or intake of contaminated water
History of travel to outbreak areas or states !!
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If any of these symptoms are recognised report immediately to the clinic !!
Prevention :
Prevention
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Avoid drinking cold water directly
All water must be boiled before consumption, even “pure water”
Do not eat raw vegetables
Avoid collective eating in public: naming ceremonies, burial ceremonies
Avoid eating in bukas, “mama put”