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El Niño Shifts Geographic Distribution of Cholera Cases in Africa
Description: Cholera cases in East Africa increase by roughly 50,000 during El Niño, the cyclical weather occurrence that profoundly changes global weather patterns, new research suggests. The findings could help health ministries anticipate future cholera surges during El Niño years and save lives. [Source: John Hopkins University]
URL: http://www.jhsph.edu/news/news-releases/2017/el-nino-shift-geographic-distribution-of-cholera-cases-in-africa.html
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Source: John Hopkins University
Publish Date: 4/10/2017
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