Surveillance of Vibrio cholerae in a non-sewered sanitation refugee camp setting using culture methods: Dzaleka camp, Malawi

Environmental Science Water Research & Technology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Brandie Banner Shackelford, Petros Kingstone Chigwechokha, Ernest Chilalika, Lucious Ziba, Christopher Misomali, Mphatso Kanjiru, Patrick Buleya, Ruth Lusungu Nyirenda, Marlene K. Wolfe, Rochelle H. Holm
DOI: 10.1039/d5ew00871a
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References: 31

Abstract

Refugees living in camps may be particularly vulnerable to infectious disease outbreaks because of factors such as overcrowding, inconsistent preventive healthcare, and limited water, sanitation, and hygiene services.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Vibrio bacteria research studies Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology Public Health and Environmental Issues

Publication details

Journal / source
Environmental Science Water Research & Technology
Volume
12
Issue
4
Pages
1126–1134
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN