Concepts Concerning 'Disease' Causation, Control, and the current Cholera Outbreak in Zimbabwe

There is an ethical necessity that doctors understand the complex social, political, environmental and economic dynamics involved in infectious disease outbreaks. This article discusses some important concepts concerning 'disease' causation and control with specific reference to the curren...

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Published in:South African family practice 2008-11, Vol.50 (6), p.30-32
Main Authors: Knapp van Bogaert, D, Ogunbanjo, GA
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:There is an ethical necessity that doctors understand the complex social, political, environmental and economic dynamics involved in infectious disease outbreaks. This article discusses some important concepts concerning 'disease' causation and control with specific reference to the current cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe and its effects on the Limpopo Province in South Africa.
ISSN:2078-6190
2078-6204
DOI:10.1080/20786204.2008.10873775