why are cholera epidemics common after flood
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Flooding Causes Cholera Outbreak Spread in Cameroon.Heavy rain has caused extensive flooding and sparked landslides that have destroyed sanitary facilities as well as contaminated water sources.There is an elevated risk of the disease spreading further south as the rainy season continues.
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Cholera is a water spread disease. During floods, water gets contaminated by various things. This makes the water favourable for Cholera to grow. Also sanitation systems maybe destroyed. So Cholera epidemics are common after floods.
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Cholera is a water spread disease. During floods, water gets contaminated by various things. This makes the water favourable for Cholera to grow. Also sanitation systems maybe destroyed. So Cholera epidemics are common after floods.
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Hope it's helpful
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