The infected is a 37-year-old man, who is undergoing treatment at a private hospital.

The infected is a 37-year-old man, who is undergoing treatment at a private hospital.

The infected is a 37-year-old man, who is undergoing treatment at a private hospital.

Kozhikode: A case of cholera has been reported in a 37-year-old man in the district, reported Manorama News.

The infected had undergone treatment at the Medical College Hospital before being shifted to a private hospital in the city. His condition is reportedly stable.

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The health department has collected samples from wells in the neighbourhood of the infected person's house.

Cholera spreads mainly through contamination of water and it continues to be a public health problem in several countries.

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In India, cholera is considered endemic, especially in places with drinking water issues and poor sanitation.