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Vladimir Khabkin. Photo: WELCOME TRUST Foundation

Vladimir Khabkin: Fighter against cholera, speech and assimilation

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The Jewish-Russian bacteriologist and immunologist who developed vaccines for cholera and tuberculosis, led the fight against epidemics in India, and worked to preserve Jewish identity (although he recommended that the yeshivots he donated to teach students practical subjects) alongside extensive philanthropy.
A variety of pathogenic Vibrio species, including Vibrio vulnificus (blue), Vibrio cholerae (red), Vibrio fluvialis (purple), Vibrio alginolyticus (yellow), and Vibrio parahaemolyticus (green).

Climate crisis fuels outbreaks of Vibrio bacteria – including cholera and other serious infections

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Analysis of six decades of data shows that cholera bacteria and other strains are spreading rapidly due to warming ocean waters and poor sanitation – and the danger is expected to increase
A corona patient receives treatment with a drug that will prevent dehydration, in 1992. Photo: Public domain from Wikipedia Cholera patient being treated by oral rehydration therapy in 1992

What does cholera teach us about the corona virus?

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Illustrating the need for clean water supply. Illustration: shutterstock

World Health Organization official: We can save millions of lives if we stop warming

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The bacterium causes cholera. From Wikipedia

The vaccine in the vegetable salad: plants that provide ``natural'' vaccines

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As the sun weakens, cosmic radiation at flight altitude strengthens

14 "Stars" of biological weapons

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