Why is cholera outbreak common after floods?
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Cholera epidemic is common after flood because of the contamination of water with animal feces and other contaminants that make the water favourable for the growth of cholera. Water during flood is everywhere. Cholera is a water spreaded disease. So, it can have a huge impact feel burst.
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Cholera is a waterborne disease, so a lack of clean water increases the risk of an outbreak. Furthermore, there are significantly higher cholera rates after natural disasters such as floods and earthquakes. Food and water supplies become easier contaminated with a bacterium during natural disasters and wars.
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