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

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