Cholera Outbreak Gripping Mexico, 171 Confirmed Cases, WHO Reports RTT News
go to original October 21, 2013

The Ministry of Health in Mexico has reported 171 confirmed cases of cholera, including one death, between September 9 to October 18, 2013, the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) said in a statement over the weekend.

The UN agency noted the heavy rains, floods, landslides and internal displacement caused by a simultaneous hurricane and tropical storm in the early half of September had increased the risk of diarrhea diseases.

Of the 171 confirmed cases, two are from the Federal District, 157 cases from the state of Hidalgo, nine from the state of Mexico, one from the state of San Luis Potosi and two from the state of Veracruz. Eighty-six of the total confirmed cases were women and 85 men with their age ranging from three months to 88 years old. Of these, thirty-nine cases were hospitalized, the WHO said.

The UN agency said health authorities in Mexico are continuing to strengthen the outbreak investigation and surveillance at the national level, and ensuring availability and quality care in medical units.

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