Cholera in New York City
I know it isn't Friday, but strictly speaking this is a fecal-oral post and not just a feces post. Three cases of cholera were recently confirmed in NYC residents returning from a Dominican Republic wedding. NYC typically sees 1 case/year of confirmed cholera. All three people fully recovered without hospitalization, so no hospital infection prevention issues in this incident. Even if a patient was admitted, transmission in hospital would be extremely unlikely. Even then, something to be aware of.
Link: NY Times story 2/5/2011
Link: NY Times story 2/5/2011
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