Nigeria warns over cholera outbreak that kills 30

article author: AFPAuthor: AFPID: 1718788310535137600Wed, 2024-06-19 09:07 LAGOS: Nigerian health officials are issuing warnings over a cholera outbreak that has killed at least 30 people, many of them in the commercial capital Lagos, since the start of the year. Cholera is an acute intestinal infection that spreads through contaminated food and water. It typically causes severe diarrhea, vomiting and muscle cramps — and sometimes death. Lagos State health officials reported 15 deaths so far and 350 suspected cases, according to a statement on X, formerly Twitter this week.Main category: WorldTags: choleraNigeria

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