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Highlights:
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14 new cases were reported on 25th October 2018 from 3 LGAs (Gulani, Gujba and Damaturu).
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0 death was reported.
Epidemiological Summary:
The total number of suspected cholera cases reported in Yobe state is 1,683 with 61 associated deaths (CFR 3.62%). In the state, up to 550 cases have been reported in Gulani LGA, 478 cases in Gujba LGA and 407 cases in Damaturu LGA. In Fune LGA, 181 cases were reported and 67 cases were reported in Potiskum LGA (from 10 wards).
Out of 73 samples collected and tested using cholera RDTs, 58 (79.5%) were positive and 15 (21%) were negative. Again, 9 (47%) out of 19 samples cultured were positive for Vibrio Cholerae. However, the 9 positive samples were taken to national reference laboratory for quality checks and further analysis samples and Vibrio Cholerae O1 (Inaba) serotype was isolated in 4 out of the 9 samples.