Cholera -- Nigeria
The total number of suspected cholera cases reported in Yobe state is 1812 with 61 associated deaths (case fatality rate, 3.37%). In the state, up to 591 cases have been reported in Gulani LGA [local government area], 485 cases in Gujba LGA and 488 cases in Damaturu LGA. In Fune LGA, 181 cases were reported and 67 cases were reported in Potiskum LGA.
Of 147 samples collected and tested using cholera rapid diagnostic tests, 132 (89.8%) were positive and 15 (11.1%) were negative. Again, 13
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