5. • The problem is that Cholera germs kill
people and there is a lot of cholera
germs at the Limpopo River in the
country of Uganda.
• The cause of the problem is the feces
in the river in Uganda.
6. What are the causes of the problem?
• The problem is that Cholera germs kill
people and there is a lot of cholera
germs at the Limpopo River in the
country of Uganda.
• The cause of the problem is the feces
in the river in Uganda.
8. Who are the people involved and
affected by the problem?
The people who live near the river in Uganda is affected or the people who uses the
water in the river because they do not have anymore water to use. They are $om the
Limpopo river vi%agers. The causes of cholera are when people drink the water, which
is usua%y fi%ed with human and animal feces. And when they wash their clothes, wash
their selves, and whenever they swim.
While cholera is a rare disease in the U.S., those who may be at risk include people
traveling to foreign countries where outbreaks are occurring and people who consume
raw or undercooked seafood $om warm coastal waters subject to sewage
contamination. In both instances, the risk is sma%. They get the diseases by eating a
seafood which contains cholera germs or they use water that contains cholera germs.
12. What, if anything, has been done to
solve the problem?
The scientists tried to invent anything which could prevent the cholera
to kill people. They also tried to find out a way how to heal people
who got the cholera germs. They had many experiments to find a way
how to kill cholera germs.
Because of the rapid dehydration that may result from severe diarrhea,
replacement of fluids by mouth or by the intravenous route is critical.
Antibiotics, such as tetracycline, are also used to shorten the duration
of diarrhea. and storing of the germs in the feces.
13. Limpopo River positive for cholera
The Limpopo River has tested positive for cholera, a
provincial health department spokesman told
Jacaranda FM on Tuesday.
The tests were run on Monday, departmental
spokesman Phuti Seloba told the radio station. It was
not yet known the river had been contaminated.
However, Musina residents were expressing concerns
14. Cures for Cholera Disease
Cure for Cholera:
LEMON: because of its juice it can kill cholera bacteria in a short amount of time.
GUAVA ROOT BARK: is rich for its yellowish brownish taste it can be used for extracting cholera. It can
stop vomiting and symptoms of diarrhea. About 30 grams of the guava root bark should be used in
half a litter of water to make the extraction of cholera. The water should be reduced to 1/3. This
extraction can be taken twice a day.
ONIIONS: onions also are medicines or cures for cholera. About 30 grams of this and seven black
peppers should be pounded finely in a pestle and should give the patient 2 or 3 amounts a day. And it
should stop thirst and resting needing for the patient and the patient will feel better.
BITTER GOURD: the fresh juice of bitter gourd is an effective medicine in the early stages of cholera. 2
teaspoons of this juice, mixed with an equivalent quantity of white onion juice and a teaspoon of
limejuice should be given twice a day in the treatment of the condition.
DRUMSTICK LEAVES: the leaves of the drumstick tree are also useful for curing cholera disease a
teaspoon of fresh teaspoon of honey and a glass of gentle coconut water, this can be given 2 or 3
times a day as a herbal medicine for curing cholera.
CUCUMBER: a glass of fresh juice of cucumber leaves with an equal quantity of gentle coconut water,
given in a quantity of 30-60 ml, it forms a valuable medicine for excessive thirst during cholera. it acts
excellently by restoring the acid-base balance in dehydration.
17. Find 4 sources that have good information to help you
with your research questions.
http://www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/communicable/cholera/
fact_sheet.htm
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?
res=F20617FB355D15738DDDAF0894D1405B8285F0D3
http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Popular_Science_Monthly/Volume_25/
October_1884/The_Cholera-Germ
http://www.ph.ucla.edu/epi/snow/choleratheories.html
http://allafrica.com/stories/200812030591.html
