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CHOLERA- Dr. J.J. Kambona [Compatibility Mode]

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Classification<br />

Biotypes:<br />

The 01 serogroup is divided into 2 biotypes:<br />

Classical.<br />

El Tor.<br />

Each biotype has been subdivided into 2 serotypes:<br />

Inaba: It produces only A and C antigens.<br />

Ogawa: It produces the A and B antigens and a small<br />

amount of C.<br />

NB: Hikojima, the third biotype, produces all three<br />

antigens but is rare and unstable.

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