Cholera outbreak associated with drinking contaminated river water in Kayunga District, Uganda, June - August 2023

Cholera outbreak associated with drinking contaminated river water in Kayunga District, Uganda, June - August 2023

Abstract Background Cholera is endemic in Uganda with cases reported annually. On July 19, 2023, the Uganda Ministry of Health declared a cholera outbreak in Kayunga District following death of four family members within eight days and confirmation of Vibrio cholerae by culture. We investigated the...

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Main Authors: Adams Kamukama, Yasiini Nuwamanya, Edith Namulondo, Leah Naluwagga Baliruno, Irene Byakatonda Kyamwine, Hildah Tendo Nansikombi, Lilian Bulage, Richard Migisha, Benon Kwesiga, Alex Riolexus Ario
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Cholera
Outbreak
River Nile
Uganda
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-025-11219-4
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