| [a cholera epidemic in dijibouti (may 2000-january 2001)]. | the purpose of this report is to describe a cholera outbreak that occurred in the republic of djibouti from may 2000 to january 2001. because the somalian index cases involved were identified, this outbreak can be used as a model for imported epidemics. development of the disease in the djibouti city is promoted by a combination of poor living conditions and inadequate water supply. unlike in previous epidemics in djibouti, bacteriological study demonstrated the emergence of vibrio cholerae stra ... | 2002 | 12616941 |