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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    But at the time, the word "cholera" was historically used by European physicians to refer to any gastrointestinal upset resulting in yellow diarrhea. De Bondt thus used a common word already in regular use to describe the new disease. This was a frequent practice of the time.

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    Cholera is an infection of the small intestine caused by some strains of bacteria vibrio cholera. People who gets mild to moderate illness gets treated by simple rehydration in one week. Those with severe symptoms may require antibiotics and can take 7-14 days.
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    Is cholera a bacterial disease?
    Cholera is a bacterial disease usually spread through contaminated water. Cholera causes severe diarrhea and dehydration. Left untreated, cholera can be fatal within hours, even in previously healthy people. Modern sewage and water treatment have virtually eliminated cholera in industrialized countries.

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    What is a cholera endemic area?
    A cholera-endemic area is an area where confirmed cholera cases were detected during the last 3 years with evidence of local transmission (meaning the cases are not imported from elsewhere). A cholera outbreak/epidemic can occur in both endemic countries and in countries where cholera does not regularly occur.

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    Where does cholera come from?
    Most recent cases of cholera in the United States have been traced to seafood from the Gulf of Mexico. Raw fruits and vegetables. Raw, unpeeled fruits and vegetables are a frequent source of cholera infection in areas where there's cholera.

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    Is cholera a virulent disease?
    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

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    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

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    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

    Prognosis

    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

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    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

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    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
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    Extremely rare (Fewer than 1,000 cases per year in US)
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    Treatable by a medical professional
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    Requires lab test or imaging
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    Can last several days or weeks
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    May be preventable by vaccine
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    Transmitted through contaminated food or water
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