The document discusses cholera, an acute infectious disease caused by the Vibrio cholerae bacteria. It is characterized by a sudden onset of severe diarrhea and occasional vomiting. The bacteria survives on food surfaces and in lower temperature environments, releasing a toxin that causes increased water secretion in the intestines, which can lead to severe diarrhea. Cholera outbreaks typically occur in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America during hot months and mainly affect children. Proper oral rehydration solution treatment is usually sufficient, but intravenous fluid replacement may be needed for severe dehydration cases. Prevention involves properly cooking and consuming food while hot, avoiding cross-contamination, and not eating raw fruits or vegetables without peeling