A multi- country outbreak of cholera was reported by the WHO in May 2023. Since the beginning of 2023, a total of 24 countries have reported cases. South Africa is among the countries affected by the outbreak.

To aid HCWs in identifying, diagnosing and treating cholera, Microbe Mail has put together this bonus episode on th rapid review of cholera.

About our Guest:

Dr Amanda Khumalo is a clinical microbiologist in the Department of Medical Microbiology NHLS Groote Schuur Hospital and the University of Cape Town. She has a passion for teaching and is involved in undergraduate and post graduate training. Her research interests include paediatric infectious disease and infection prevention and control.

Links to resources on Cholera:

www.nicd.ac.za/diseases-a-z-index/cholera/

https://www.health.gov.za/cholera/

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/cholera

https://www.cdc.gov/cholera/index.html

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