PAHO Reports 46 Cases of Cholera in Mexico EFE
go to original October 5, 2013

WASHINGTON - The Pan American Health Organization included Mexico on its latest epidemiological alert for cholera after 46 cases of the disease were confirmed in the Aztec nation, including one fatality.

"The International Health Regulations National Focal Point of Mexico reported 36 new confirmed cases of autochthonous infection with Vibrio cholerae O:1 Ogawa toxigenic in the state of Hidalgo," PAHO said.

"With the additional confirmed cholera cases, the national total is now 46, including one death; with two of the cases in the Federal District (Mexico City) and 44 in the state of Hidalgo," the alert said.

Mexican health authorities "continue to: strengthen epidemiological activities at the national level; ensure the availability of inputs and quality of care in medical units; implement actions to ensure access to drinking water and basic sanitation at the community level; and monitor and check the chlorine levels," PAHO said.

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