Cholera Epidemic Ravages South America With Toll Rising
Cholera spreads along the Pacific coast from Colombia to Chile as polluted waters and infected travelers fuel a regional outbreak. The Pan American Health Organization warns 6 million people may be infected and 42,000 could die, with Brazil and Peru hard hit. The epidemic marks the region’s first in a century.
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Pan American Health Organization
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World Health Organization
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U.S. Centers For Disease Control
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Cholera Outbreak Expands Across South America
Cholera, caused by Vibrio cholerae, spreads from Peru to Ecuador and Colombia, with Peru reporting thousands affected and 1,250 deaths. Transmission stems from contaminated water and food. control is hampered by cross-border movement. Brazil reports four cases as Amazon spread looms.
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Cholera Spreads Through South America By Country
Cholera moves across South America with reports from Jambian riverport and fears of spread to large urban shantytowns near Sao Paulo. Officials note poverty in the Peruvian mountains and coastal lack of running water and sewers complicates containment efforts.
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Cholera Deaths Surge Across South America
Peru reports nearly 1250 deaths and over 160000 infections as cholera spreads from northern fishing ports. Ecuador records 100 deaths and 3000 infections after early March cases in southern towns. Colombia sees 5 deaths and 174 illnesses since March. Chile notes one fatality and 31 cases near Santiago. Brazil confirms four deaths near the Peru Colombia junction.
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