Publication Date
2020
Document Type
Thesis
Committee Members
Nancy J. Bigley, Ph.D. (Advisor); Dawn P. Wooley, Ph.D. (Committee Member); Marjorie M. Markopoulos, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Abstract
The prevalence of communicable diseases continues to be one of the continent's leading causes of deaths. Cholera is a waterborne disease triggered by toxigenic strains of the Gram-negative bacteria Vibrio Cholerae O1 strain and less common O139 strain. with symptoms such as severe acute watery diarrhea and vomiting leading to dehydration, progressing to hypovolemic shock and death if not treated timely due to its short incubation period (Pasetto et al., 2018). West African countries are largely portrayed as endemic to cholera, though the dynamics of outbreaks in these developing countries remain largely uncertain. The purpose of the study is to help curb the spread of cholera in Ghana. The Information on the research was collected from the ten major regions in Ghana. This is focused on outbreaks in 1998 through 2013. The study affirms that urbanization and overcrowding resulting in insanitary conditions coupled with heavy rainfall and potable water shortage is a predictor of cholera outbreak in Ghana between 1998 to 2016. Cholera epidermic emerging and re-emerging virulence is a global concern; therefore, factors and preventive measures must to incorporated to prevent the spread of cholera disease.
Page Count
37
Department or Program
Microbiology and Immunology
Year Degree Awarded
2020
Copyright
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