Cholera situation in the Americas: 1996

From the beginning of the epidemic to 22 June 1991 the cumulative incidence rate (the cumulative number of cases in relation to the total population) was 1,037.4 per

The average number of reported cases per week in the country during July and August was 800 compared to 300 reported in the first 30 days of the epidemic.. In

While in Brazil transmission was initially limited and confined to the Amazon region on the border with Peru and Colombia, during August and again in October sharp increases

At the same time, steps were taken to prioritize the activities being undertaken by the National Committee on Cholera Prevention with support from the following

Brazil reported 5 suspected cases of cholera, of which one imported case from Peru has been confirmed in Tabatinga, Amazonas State.. Historical Background of Cholera in

Because of the general lack of hepatitis B serologic testing of acute hepatitis cases, except in the United States and Canada, assessment of the epidemiology of

Integration of leprosy control activities with basic health services is intended to extend pro- gram coverage without adding to program costs.. Where it has not

Table 1 summarizes the data PAHO received from the countries and territories of the Region (mostly relating to 1982) on registered or estimated cases.. The existing