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Cholera: ED presentation, evaluation, and management

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3 Between 1990 and 2019, there were approximately 3 million deaths due to cholera globally, indicating a significant public health issue. 16 In resource-constrained settings, rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) on stool samples offer a viable option. 13 Dark-field microscopy can be used to rapidly detect V. 2023;10:1155751.

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ED care of refugee populations from sub-Saharan Africa

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Surgical wound debridement and dressing are performed and the malaria rapid diagnostic test (MRDT) is noted to be positive. ED Evaluation Transport to the ED from the refugee reception center takes 1 hour. After isolation, the patient is placed on supplemental oxygen therapy at 15 L/min via a non-rebreather mask. link] UNHCR.