1. Cholera is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Vibrio cholerae. People typically acquire cholera from contaminated water. Most people with cholera have few or no symptoms, but some will experience severe diarrhea and dehydration. In severe cases, immediate treatment is necessary because death can occur within hours.
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    Cholera is a serious disease caused by ingestion of a bacteria called Vibrio cholerae. The most common cholera symptoms are watery diarrhea and vomiting, which can lead to severe dehydration. Cholera treatment mainly consists of rehydration and possibly antibiotics.
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    Cholera is a serious infection of the intestine that is caused by the gram-negative bacteria Vibrio cholerae. This infection causes severe diarrhea, which can be fatal without treatment. People are infected when they consume contaminated food, often shellfish, or water. Cholera is rare except in areas where sanitation is inadequate.
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    Cholera is an acute diarrheal infection characterized, in its severe form, by extreme watery diarrhea and potentially fatal dehydration. It is caused by the ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It has a short incubation period, ranging between two hours and five days.
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    Cholera is an extremely virulent disease transmitted through the ingestion of contaminated food or water (2). Cholera can cause severe acute watery diarrhoea and the severe forms of the disease can kill within hours if left untreated.
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    Cholera is an infection of the small intestine by some strains of the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Symptoms may range from none, to mild, to severe. The classic symptom is large amounts of watery diarrhea lasting a few days. Vomiting and muscle cramps may also occur. Diarrhea can be so severe that it leads … See more

    The primary symptoms of cholera are profuse diarrhea and vomiting of clear fluid. These symptoms usually start suddenly, half a day … See more

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    When consumed, most bacteria do not survive the acidic conditions of the human stomach. The few surviving bacteria conserve their … See more

    The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends focusing on prevention, preparedness, and response to combat the spread of cholera. They also stress the importance of an … See more

    If people with cholera are treated quickly and properly, the mortality rate is less than 1%; however, with untreated cholera, the mortality rate rises to … See more

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    Cholera bacteria have been found in shellfish and plankton.
    Transmission is usually through the fecal-oral route of contaminated food or water caused by poor sanitation. Most cholera cases in See more

    A rapid dipstick test is available to determine the presence of V. cholerae. In those samples that test positive, further testing should be … See more

    Continued eating speeds the recovery of normal intestinal function. The WHO recommends this generally for cases of diarrhea no matter … See more

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    A bacterial infection which spreads through contaminated food and water.
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    Urgent medical attention is usually recommended by healthcare providers
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    May be dangerous or life threatening
    How common is condition?
    Extremely rare (Fewer than 1,000 cases per year in US)
    Is condition treatable?
    Treatable by a medical professional
    Does diagnosis require lab test or imaging?
    Requires lab test or imaging
    Time taken for recovery
    Can last several days or weeks
    Is condition preventable by vaccine?
    May be preventable by vaccine
    How is condition transmitted?
    Transmitted through contaminated food or water
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