Rise of cholera in Iraq: A rising concern.

Authors :: Qamar K
Malik UU
Yousuf J
Essar MY
Muzzamil M
Hashim HT
Shah J
Source :: Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) [Ann Med Surg (Lond)] 2022 Aug 18; Vol. 81, pp. 104355. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Aug 18 (Print Publication: 2022).
Publication Year :: 2022
Abstract: With over seven pandemics and four million reported cases, Cholera remains of the most prevalent acute watery diarrheal diseases in the world to date. As in other developing countries, Iraq once again combats Cholera - and its past encounter in 2015, where the death toll reached 1500, highlights the importance of quickly addressing the current outbreak. The war-torn state of the nation, malnourished public, lack of sanitation and hygiene, mass displacement and global warming all contribute to the prevalence of Cholera in Iraq. Along with the current efforts, additional strategies are recommended for managing cholera cases, such as awareness campaigns, monitoring the safety of water bodies, and food inspection.<br />Competing Interests: None declared.<br /> (© 2022 Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of IJS Publishing Group Ltd.)