The presence of malnourishment correlates with the severity of cholera illness. Additional factors include the number of V. cholerae bacteria ingested, lack of immunity from prior exposure or vaccination, pregnancy, lack of breast-feeding, immunocompromised state, reduced ability to produce gastric acid, and having blood group O.
Full Citation:
World Health Organization. 2017. Weekly epidemiological record, Cholera vaccines: WHO position paper – August 2017. WHO Weekly epidemiological record. 92(34).
Title of Article: Weekly epidemiological record, Cholera vaccines: WHO position paper – August 2017
Author(s): World Health Organization
Publication Year: 2017
Publication Name: WHO Weekly epidemiological record
Publication Volume: 92(34)
Publication Source URL: https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/258763/WER9234.pdf;jsessionid=7150639CE4C71DAFFD811973BECF3725?sequence=1
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