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Cholera 
Cholera is a diarrhoeal infection caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It is usually transmitted via contaminated water and food. In its most severe form it begins suddenly and can cause death by severe dehydration and kidney failure. Major outbreaks occur with explosive increases in the number of cases. Although, about 75% of infected people have no symptoms, cholera can be serious for children and adults. People with lower immunity, such as malnourished children or people living with HIV, are at greater risk of death.
Review Articles
2 Jun 2010
Do the poor benefit from infectious disease programmes?
When interventions are planned, insufficient thought is given as to whether the poorest and most vulnerable members of society will benefit, according to the findings of a new review of the evidence. The reviewers call for more research to assess which infectious disease programmes benefit the poor and to identify the mechanisms that determine “pro-poor effectiveness”.
Source: TropIKA.net Journal
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30 Oct 2009
Cholera transmission: the host, pathogen and bacteriophage dynamic
A timely review article examines what we know about cholera.
Source: Nature Reviews: Microbiology
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News
28 May 2010
Public searches now possible of database of global R&D funding
Access to data from the G-FINDER survey will help funders and product developers better understand where funding gaps lie and how their investments fit into the global picture.
Source: George Institute
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5 Mar 2010
In brief
A TropIKA.net round-up of new developments concerning the infectious diseases of poverty.
Source: Media reports
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Editorial Opinions
1 Mar 2011
Cholera: a research priority
Over 100 million people die from cholera each year. As an oral vaccine begins a major trial in Bangladesh, we ask what other new control tools are needed to confront the continuing pandemic of this infectious disease of poverty.
Source: TropIKA.net
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24 Feb 2011
Funding research into the infectious diseases of poverty: what happens now?
The latest G-FINDER report says that funding for basic scientific research has increased but finances available for product development have fallen. How can funders determine where the greatest needs lie and work more closely together?
Source: TropIKA.net
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Research Articles
10 Jun 2011
For cholera, new tool buys time before an outbreak, but investment in water and sanitation wanes
Rain and rising temperatures may offer an early warning of outbreaks, but investment in WASH is waning
Source: TropIKA.net
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20 May 2010
New drugs still lacking for the infectious diseases of poverty
So far in the 21st century (and with the exception of malaria and AIDS), only four new products have become available for treating or preventing infections in poor communities.
Source: PLoS ONE
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Reports
15 May 2009
Diarrheal disease: Solutions to Defeat a Global Killer
One of the biggest infectious killers of poor people has slipped off the priority list.
Source: PATH Resources for Diarrheal Disease Control
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23 Dec 2008
The World Can’t Wait: More Funding Needed for Research on Neglected Infectious Diseases
US consumer group reports on government expenditure on neglected infections and says it is not enough.
Source: Families USA
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