Was Cholera a Pandemic?

The current (seventh) pandemic started in South Asia in 1961, reached Africa in 1971 and the Americas in 1991. Cholera is now endemic in many countries.

Was cholera a pandemic in the US?

The United States had three serious waves of cholera, an infection of the intestines, between 1832 and 1866. The pandemic began in India and swiftly spread across the globe through trade routes. New York City was the first U.S. city to feel the impact.

How was cholera stopped?

Prior to the discovery, it was widely believed that cholera was spread through dirty air. Dr Snow had the pump's handle removed and stopped the outbreak.