Affiliations 

  • 1 H. Yadav, MBBS (Kerala), MPH (Malaya). Medical Officer of Health, Krian, Perak, Malaysia
Med J Malaysia, 1981 Sep;36(3):129-35.
PMID: 7329369

Abstract

The findings of a cholera epidemic in Krian district is reported. There were 77 cases and 92 carriers in the epidemic. Although the three main ethnic groups of Malays, Chinese and Indians were involved in the epidemic, the Malays constituted majority of the cases and carriers. The overall infection rate and case attack rate was higher among the younger population. The case: carrier ratio was also higher among the younger population especially among Indians. Various reasons and probable causes of the epidemic have been described briefly.

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