Cholera is a bacterial infection of the intestines that leads to severe diarrhea and rapid dehydration, "which can quickly become life-threatening without treatment," says Dr. Jason Nagata ...

He advised that early presentation at health facilities can significantly improve survival rates, explaining that cholera symptoms ... tested using rapid diagnostic test (RDT) kits, which have ...

2. Laboratory Tests a. Stool Test: A stool sample is collected and sent to a laboratory to check for the presence of the Vibrio cholera bacterium. The types of stool tests include: i. Microscopic ...

“Medical laboratory scientists are conducting stool cultures and rapid tests to identify ... including test kits, reagents, ...

This approach led to a rapid reduction in cholera cases and mortality ... Altogether, 80 CBVs and 85 healthcare workers were trained and supported with essential resources, including liquid and ...

Here's what cholera is, what causes it and how it can be prevented and treated. Cholera is a bacterial infection of the intestines that leads to severe diarrhea and rapid dehydration, "which can ...

The Bayelsa State Government has confirmed an outbreak of cholera in parts of the state ... the government’s delay in releasing clinical test results and its initial description of the outbreak ...