Ophanet, who are a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when if affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Cholera as a "rare disease". More information about Cholera is available from Orphanet
6 annual cases notified in USA 1999 (MMWR 1999) ... see also overview of Cholera.
approx 1 in 45,333,334 or 0.00% or 5 people in USA [Source statistic for calcuation: "6 annual cases notified in USA 1999 (MMWR 1999)" -- see also general information about data sources]
5 per year, 0 per month, 0 per week, 0 per day, 0 per hour, 0 per minute, 0 per second. [Source statistic for calculation: "6 annual cases notified in USA 1999 (MMWR 1999)" -- see also general information about data sources]
Over 200 proven cases of cholera have been reported in the U.S. since 1973, with 90% occurring within the last 5 years. Most of these cases were detected only after epidemiological investigation. Probably more sporadic cases have occurred, but have gone undiagnosed or unreported. (Source: FDA Bad Bug Book) ... 0-5 cases per year in the United States. (Source: excerpt from Cholera: DBMD)
MMWR 47(19):1998
In April 1997, a Vibrio cholera outbreak occurred among 90,000 Rwandan refugees residing in three temporary camps between Kisangani and Ubundu, Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire). MMWR 44(20):1995
Since the onset of the Vibrio cholera epidemic in Latin America in 1991, most cases of cholera in the United States have occurred among persons traveling to the United States from cholera-affected areas or who have eaten contaminated food brought or imported from these areas. In December 1994, a cluster of cholera cases occurred among persons in Indiana who had shared a meal of contaminated food brought from El Salvador. MMWR 44(11):1995 The cholera epidemic caused by Vibrio cholerae O1 that began in January 1991 has continued to spread in Central and South America. In southern Asia, the epidemic caused by the newly recognized strain V. cholerae O139 that began in late 1992 also has continued to spread. This report updates surveillance findings for both epidemics. MMWR 42(33):1993
Following the epidemic spread of cholera in Peru (1), in April 1991, health officials in neighboring Bolivia established a surveillance system to detect the appearance and monitor the spread of cholera in their country. The first confirmed case in Bolivia was reported on August 26, 1991; by December 31, 1991, a total of 206 cases had been reported, and 21,324 probable and confirmed cases were reported during 1992. This report summarizes cholera surveillance in Cochabamba.
MMWR 42(26):1993 Epidemics of cholera-like illness caused by a previously unrecognized organism occurred recently in southern Asia. This report documents the first case of cholera imported into the United States that was caused by this organism, the newly described toxigenic Vibrio cholerae O139 strain.
MMWR 42(21):1993
During February 7-May 10, 1992, an epidemic of cholera caused by Vibrio cholerae O1, serotype Ogawa, affected 1044 persons in Western Burundi, a small country in central Africa.
MMWR 42(05):1993
On July 2, 1991, during routine monitoring, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) isolated toxigenic Vibrio cholerae O1, serotype Inaba, biotype El Tor from oysters and intestinal contents of an oyster-eating fish taken from closed oyster beds in Mobile Bay. This isolate was indistinguishable from the Latin American epidemic strain and differed from the strain of V. cholerae O1 that is endemic to the Gulf Coast.
MMWR 41(36):1992
Approximately one case of cholera per week is being reported in the United States. Most of these cases have been acquired during international travel and involve persons who return to their homelands to visit family or foreign nationals visiting relatives in the United States. The following report summarizes case reports from four states during 1992.
MMWR 40(49):1991
During August 1991, three cases of cholera in Maryland were associated with the consumption of frozen coconut milk imported from Asia. Following an investigation, the product was recalled, and no other cases have been reported.
MMWR 40(30):1991
Through June 26, 1991, four cases of cholera had been reported in New York and this report described a new laboratory procedure used to confirm the vehicle of transmission in this outbreak.
MMWR 40(17):1991
Through April 30, 1991, epidemic cholera has been reported from five countries in South America: Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. In addition, in the United States a total of 10 confirmed cases of epidemic-associated cholera have been reported in Georgia, New Jersey, and Florida. This report summarizes information regarding the cases reported in New Jersey and Florida.
MMWR 40(15):1991
A case of importation of cholera from Peru to the United States is detailed.
MMWR:40(6):1991 and MMWR 40(13):1991
The cholera outbreak in Peru is reported on and the update of the South American endemic.
MMWR 38(2):1989
On August 17, 1988, a 42-year-old man was treated at an emergency room in Rifle, Colorado. On August 15, he had eaten approximately 12 raw oysters from a new oyster-processing plant in Rifle.The patient had no underlying illness, was not taking medications, and had not traveled outside the region during the month before onset. The oysters had been harvested on August 8, 1988, in a bay off the coast of Louisiana. During a 6-day period, eight other persons shared the oysters purchased by the patient. None became ill.
MMWR 35(38):1986
Four cases of cholera acquired in Louisiana and one case acquired in Florida have been detected since mid-August 1986. All five patients were hospitalized with severe diarrhea and had stool cultures yielding toxigenic Vibrio cholerae 01, serotype Inaba.
MMWR 35(44):1986
Since mid-August 1986, a total of 12 cases of cholera have been identified among nine families living in New Orleans and in other towns in six parishes within a 200-mile radius to the south and west of New Orleans. None of the patients had traveled abroad within the past year. All patients recovered following intravenous fluid therapy. Seven patients had stool cultures yielding toxigenic Vibrio cholerae O1, biotype El Tor, serotype Inaba. The remaining five patients did not have stool cultures performed but had vibriocidal antibody titers greater than or equal to 1280, suggesting recent infection with V. cholerae O1.
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports
For more information on recent outbreaks see the CDC. (Source: FDA Bad Bug Book)
The following statistics relate to the incidence of Cholera:
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Humans are the only hosts and victims of V. cholerae, a motile, aerobic organism. It's transmitted through food and water contaminated with fecal material from carriers or people with active infections. Cholera is most common in Africa, southern and Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, although outbreaks have occurred in Japan, Australia, and Europe. Infection also occurs after eating shellfish from recognized environmental reservoirs of cholera, including one that's along the United States’ Gulf of Mexico coast.
Cholera occurs during the warmer months and is most prevalent among lower socioeconomic groups. In India, it's common among children ages 1 to 5, but in other endemic areas, it's equally distributed among all age-groups. Susceptibility to cholera may be increased by a deficiency or an absence of hydrochloric acid.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
The term 'prevalence' of Cholera usually refers to the estimated population of people who are managing Cholera at any given time. The term 'incidence' of Cholera refers to the annual diagnosis rate, or the number of new cases of Cholera diagnosed each year. Hence, these two statistics types can differ: a short-lived disease like flu can have high annual incidence but low prevalence, but a life-long disease like diabetes has a low annual incidence but high prevalence. For more information see about prevalence and incidence statistics.
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