Many doctors around the world have come to Haiti to help combat cholera affection in this country. Cholera has killed more than 250 people and has infected more than 3,000. In the poorest country in Latin America.
In hospitals there is no room for many patients, which is why so many tent hospitals have been built throughout Haiti. Quick action by all physicians has stalled the number of infected in this country.
Recall that Haiti has suffered a terrible earthquake in January. Therefore are no good living conditions and hygiene. So it's an environment ripe for cholera to spread.
Cholera is a disease that causes vomiting and diarrhea. This disease is spread by bacteria growing in human feces. Haiti is not good in this moment to fight with this bacteria is because this that the bacteria spreads rapidly.
The doctors fear the disease arrive to Port-au-Prince, as the capital, so many people living there and they could be infected. The doctors are working as quickly as possible, and they are pleased that the number of infections has stalled. They are satisfied trying to help a country so beaten by poverty.
Link: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/oct/25/haiti-cholera-outbreak-deaths
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