An outbreak investigation of acute Diarrheal Disease, Nagpur District, Maharashtra, India

Conclusions: This ADD outbreak was likely associated with drinking contaminated groundwater, which probably occurred after heavy rainfall in an area of open defecation. We recommended providing chlorinated drinking water, promoting safe sanitation practices, including building more public and private toilets, and enhancing diagnostic laboratory capacity.

Source: Indian Journal of Public Health - January 29, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Prasoon Sheoran A Rammayyan HK Shukla T Dikid Rajesh Yadav SV Sodha Source Type: research