Cholera is an ancient disease that remains a public health problem in many impoverished
locations around the world. Seven pandemics of cholera have been recorded since the first …

Cholera, caused by Vibrio cholerae, persists in developing countries due to inadequate
access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene. There are approximately 4 million cases and …

Microbiota-modulating interventions are an emerging strategy to promote gastrointestinal
homeostasis. Yet, their use in the detection, prevention, and treatment of acute infections …

During infectious disease outbreaks, data collected through health institutions and official
reporting structures may not be available for weeks, hindering early epidemiologic …

The COVID-19 virus expanded from China into Western Asia, Europe, and North America,
impacting many of the world's wealthiest countries. Brazil reported Latin America's first case …

Vibrio cholerae causes 3 to 5 million cases of cholera annually, resulting in 100,000 to
120,000 deaths (1, 2). Infection occurs through the ingestion of contaminated water or food …

Background Diarrhea is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally; yet the overall
burden of diarrhea in terms of duration and severity has not been quantified. As …

Cholera and many waterborne diseases exhibit multiple characteristic timescales or
pathways of infection, which can be modeled as direct and indirect transmission. A major …

Vibrio cholerae has evolved to adeptly transition between the human small intestine and
aquatic environments, leading to water-borne spread and transmission of the lethal …

Mathematical models can provide key insights into the course of an ongoing epidemic,
potentially aiding real-time emergency management in allocating health care resources and …