Most suspected cholera cases are not tested for Vibrio cholerae. Integrating systematic testing into cholera surveillance systems, even with imperfect rapid diagnostic tests, could yield large gains in efficiency and cost savings in the geographic targeting of mass oral cholera vaccination campaigns.
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This is a summary of: Xu, H. et al. Enhanced cholera surveillance to improve vaccination campaign efficiency. Nat. Med. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-024-02852-8 (2024).
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Systematic testing in cholera surveillance enhances vaccine impact and cost-effectiveness. Nat Med 30, 950–951 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-024-02907-w
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