Surveillance of Vibrio cholerae serogroups (O1 and O139) from surface and ground water sources in the Vhembe district, Limpopo province, South Africa DOI Creative Commons

Leonard Kachienga,

Mpumelelo Casper Rikhotso, Afsatou Ndama Traoré

et al.

Frontiers in Environmental Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Dec. 11, 2024

Introduction Vibrio cholera is increasingly emerging as a significant public health concern in developing countries. Choleragenic cholerae O1 and O139 has reported to cause devastating disease economic burdens In rural areas of the Vhembe district, most rivers several communal boreholes are polluted result sanitation issues around these water sources. The aim this study was determine presence choleragenic V. boreholes. Methods analysis physicochemical parameters molecular techniques used establish adaptation detect serogroups samples. Results Discussion results that electrical conductivities (EC) ranged between 18.78 154 μS/cm, with such Madandze Mvudi recording >80 those were 23.4 295 which above acceptable South African quality guidelines 0–70 μS/cm for further revealed detected positive , except Mukhase river; downstream points Livuvhu Nwedi upstream point Nzhelele (Mak B1, B2, Kwe B3, 4, 6) also tested cholerae. toxigenic Vibrios Mutshundudi, Tshinane rivers, Dzindi, Madanzhe, Nwedi, Sambandou well Mak Kwe3 serogroup on Mutshundudi while rivers. There detection B1 B3), only one borehole B2). development robust policies, including an integrated safety surveillance web tool monitoring resources protection, required make sure drinking communities safe consumption.

Language: Английский

Outbreak of cholera in Nigeria: the role of One Health DOI Creative Commons
Abdullahi Tunde Aborode, Ridwan Olamilekan Adesola, Isreal Ayobami Onifade

et al.

Deleted Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 22(1)

Published: March 31, 2025

Language: Английский

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Wastewater treatment plants as reservoirs for Vibrio species: an assessment of the Abuja wastewater treatment plant in Nigeria DOI Creative Commons

Ini-Abasi I. Ibangha,

Stella N. Madueke,

Sylvester Onyebuchi Onuora

et al.

Discover Water, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 5(1)

Published: April 30, 2025

Language: Английский

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Surveillance of Vibrio cholerae serogroups (O1 and O139) from surface and ground water sources in the Vhembe district, Limpopo province, South Africa DOI Creative Commons

Leonard Kachienga,

Mpumelelo Casper Rikhotso, Afsatou Ndama Traoré

et al.

Frontiers in Environmental Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Dec. 11, 2024

Introduction Vibrio cholera is increasingly emerging as a significant public health concern in developing countries. Choleragenic cholerae O1 and O139 has reported to cause devastating disease economic burdens In rural areas of the Vhembe district, most rivers several communal boreholes are polluted result sanitation issues around these water sources. The aim this study was determine presence choleragenic V. boreholes. Methods analysis physicochemical parameters molecular techniques used establish adaptation detect serogroups samples. Results Discussion results that electrical conductivities (EC) ranged between 18.78 154 μS/cm, with such Madandze Mvudi recording >80 those were 23.4 295 which above acceptable South African quality guidelines 0–70 μS/cm for further revealed detected positive , except Mukhase river; downstream points Livuvhu Nwedi upstream point Nzhelele (Mak B1, B2, Kwe B3, 4, 6) also tested cholerae. toxigenic Vibrios Mutshundudi, Tshinane rivers, Dzindi, Madanzhe, Nwedi, Sambandou well Mak Kwe3 serogroup on Mutshundudi while rivers. There detection B1 B3), only one borehole B2). development robust policies, including an integrated safety surveillance web tool monitoring resources protection, required make sure drinking communities safe consumption.

Language: Английский

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0