The Economic Value of Anti-Cholera Inoculation

An Enquiry into an Outbreak of Cholera in Burma with Special Reference to the Value of Preventive Inoculation

This account deals with the cholera epidemic which occurred in four districts of Lower Burma during the period November 1934 to May 1935. The measures taken to combat the epidemic consisted of : (1) Disinfection of drinking supplies. (2) Disinfection of infected houses. (3) Treatment of cases (mostly in private houses). (4) Isolation (as far as practicable when dealing with the rural community)...

Protective Inoculation against Cholera

of anti-cholera vaccine. It is divided into three parts, viz., the preparation of an anti-cholera vaccine, immunization of man against cholera and the anti-cholera vaccine after its devitalisation. It is pointed out that such is the variability of the germ of cholera that it is essential to first select the particular variety of the germ which is to be selected as " authenic and appropriate." W...

Late Reactions after Anti-Cholera Inoculation

Cholera in Kashmir in 1935 with Special Reference to Certain Aspects of the Value of Protective Inoculation

A very severe epidemic of cholera attacked Kashmir in 1935; an extensive report has been prepared but, as its publication will take time, we have thought it desirable to publish this note which deals mainly with certain aspects of protection conferred by the use of anti-cholera vaccine. Before dealing with these points a few preliminary remarks are necessary. The epidemic started on 26th June, ...

Production of Chicken Egg Yolk Antibody (IgY) Against Recombinant Cholera Toxin B Subunit and Evaluation of Its Prophylaxis Potency in Mice

Background: Cholera toxin (CT), responsible for the harmful effects of cholera infection, is made up of one A subunit (enzymatic), and five B subunits (cell binding). The release of cholera toxin is the main reason for the debilitating loss of intestinal fluid. Inhibition of the B subunit (CTB) may block CT activity. Objective: To determine the effect of anti CTB-IgY against oral challenge with...