The best approach to prevent cholera epidemic in a community is: (A) Mass chemoprophylaxis with tetracycline, (B) Vaccination of all individuals, (C) Health education, (D) Safe water and sanitation
Answer is C. • Pattenkoffer advocated for improving local sanitary conditions as ‘the best way to prevent or stop cholera epidemics.’
• Robert Koch believed that quarantine and disinfection can only prevent cholera.