Investigating The Virulent Genes And Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns Of V. Cholerae O1 In Environmental And Clinical Isolates In Accra

ABSTRACT Background: Cholera has been endemic in Ghana, since it was first detected in 1970. Outbreaks have often started in slums of the city especially Accra. In spite of the overwhelming nature of cholera outbreak that has resulted in high mortality and morbidity, there is little information on the reservoir of the causative agent. It has however, been shown that long-term survival of the bacteria may be attained in watery environments or in humans with no signs of cholera. Consequently, cholera outbreaks may be triggered predominantly in large densely populated urban areas. The perennial …