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Cholera is an infection of the small intestine caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It causes severe watery diarrhea that can lead to dehydration, shock, and even death if untreated. Symptoms include profuse watery diarrhea, vomiting, and leg cramps. The bacterium is usually contracted by consuming food or water contaminated with feces from an infected person. Cholera remains a problem in places with poor sanitation and is spread through contaminated water supplies. Treatment focuses on fluid replacement either orally or intravenously. Antibiotics may shorten the illness duration. Travelers to affected areas should avoid tap water and foods that may be contaminated.
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This document discusses cholera, including its definition, causative organism, pathogenesis, symptoms, causes, risk factors, treatment, and prevention. The causative agent of cholera is the bacteria Vibrio cholerae. V. cholerae secretes choleragen which stimulates secretion of chloride ions and water in the intestines, causing watery diarrhea and dehydration. Risk factors include poor sanitation, lack of stomach acid, and consumption of contaminated shellfish. Treatment focuses on oral rehydration and antibiotics, while prevention emphasizes safe food/water handling and vaccination.
Cholera
Cholera is an infection of the small intestine caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. The main symptoms are severe watery diarrhea and vomiting which can lead to dehydration and death if untreated. It is transmitted when a person ingests food or water contaminated with feces or vomit from an infected individual, even those who are asymptomatic. Proper sanitation practices such as boiling water, handwashing, and preventing contamination of water supplies are effective ways to prevent the spread of cholera.
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Cholera is an infection of the small intestine caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. The main symptoms are profuse watery diarrhea and vomiting, which can lead to rapid dehydration. Transmission is primarily through consuming contaminated drinking water or food infected with the Vibrio cholerae bacteria. Treatment involves oral rehydration solutions and antibiotics for severe cases.
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1. Diarrhea is the second leading cause of mortality in children under five globally, with about two billion cases every year resulting in nearly 1.5 million child deaths.
2. Diarrhea is caused by various bacterial, viral and parasitic organisms transmitted through contaminated food, water, person-to-person contact, or poor hygiene.
3. Treatment involves oral rehydration and continued feeding, while prevention focuses on breastfeeding, immunizations, handwashing, water/sanitation infrastructure and nutrition programs.
Cholera disease
Cholera is an infection of the intestines caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae that causes severe watery diarrhea and dehydration. It spreads primarily through contaminated water supplies but can also be transmitted through foods like raw seafood, fruits, and vegetables. Cholera bacteria live naturally in coastal waters and attach to crustaceans, spreading globally through their movements and growth of algae fueled by sewage runoff. Preventing cholera involves excluding infected individuals until symptoms cease, thorough hand washing, and isolating severely ill patients.
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Vibrio cholerae is a bacterium that causes the disease cholera. It survives the acidic environment of the stomach and sticks to the small intestine where it reproduces, causing symptoms within hours. Symptoms include watery diarrhea and vomiting which can lead to severe dehydration if not treated. Dehydration causes loss of body fluids and electrolytes and, if untreated, can cause shock and death within hours. Treatment focuses on oral or intravenous fluid replacement depending on severity. Prevention involves drinking bottled or boiled water and proper handwashing.
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Cholera is an infectious disease caused by eating or drinking food/water contaminated with the Vibrio cholerae bacterium. It causes severe watery diarrhea which can lead to dehydration and death if untreated. While rare in the US, it is still a serious problem in parts of Africa, Asia, and Latin America where sanitation is poor. Symptoms include watery diarrhea, vomiting, and signs of dehydration like rapid heart rate and loss of skin elasticity. Treatment focuses on rehydration through oral or IV fluids. Prevention involves drinking only boiled, bottled or chemically disinfected water and avoiding raw foods from contaminated sources.
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This document discusses cholera, including its definition, causative organism, pathogenesis, symptoms, causes, risk factors, treatment, and prevention. The causative agent of cholera is the bacteria Vibrio cholerae. V. cholerae secretes choleragen which stimulates secretion of chloride ions and water in the intestines, causing watery diarrhea and dehydration. Risk factors include poor sanitation, lack of stomach acid, and consumption of contaminated shellfish. Treatment focuses on oral rehydration and antibiotics, while prevention emphasizes safe food/water handling and vaccination.
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Cholera is an infection of the small intestine caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. The main symptoms are profuse watery diarrhea and vomiting, which can lead to rapid dehydration. Transmission is primarily through consuming contaminated drinking water or food infected with the Vibrio cholerae bacteria. Treatment involves oral rehydration solutions and antibiotics for severe cases.
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1. Diarrhea is the second leading cause of mortality in children under five globally, with about two billion cases every year resulting in nearly 1.5 million child deaths.
2. Diarrhea is caused by various bacterial, viral and parasitic organisms transmitted through contaminated food, water, person-to-person contact, or poor hygiene.
3. Treatment involves oral rehydration and continued feeding, while prevention focuses on breastfeeding, immunizations, handwashing, water/sanitation infrastructure and nutrition programs.
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Cholera is an infection of the intestines caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae that causes severe watery diarrhea and dehydration. It spreads primarily through contaminated water supplies but can also be transmitted through foods like raw seafood, fruits, and vegetables. Cholera bacteria live naturally in coastal waters and attach to crustaceans, spreading globally through their movements and growth of algae fueled by sewage runoff. Preventing cholera involves excluding infected individuals until symptoms cease, thorough hand washing, and isolating severely ill patients.
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Vibrio cholerae is a bacterium that causes the disease cholera. It survives the acidic environment of the stomach and sticks to the small intestine where it reproduces, causing symptoms within hours. Symptoms include watery diarrhea and vomiting which can lead to severe dehydration if not treated. Dehydration causes loss of body fluids and electrolytes and, if untreated, can cause shock and death within hours. Treatment focuses on oral or intravenous fluid replacement depending on severity. Prevention involves drinking bottled or boiled water and proper handwashing.
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Cholera is an acute diarrheal illness caused by the bacteria Vibrio cholerae. It causes severe watery diarrhea that can lead to dehydration and death if untreated. It kills an estimated 95,000 people each year and infects 2.9 million more. The infection is often mild or without symptoms but sometimes can be severe and life threatening. Treatment involves oral and intravenous rehydration. Antibiotics are also given to help reduce duration of diarrhea. Prevention focuses on drinking safe water, hand washing, and vaccination.
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Cholera is an acute diarrheal infection caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae found in contaminated food or water. John Snow discovered in the 19th century that cholera is spread through contaminated water. There have been seven pandemics since the 1800s that have killed millions. It is now endemic in many countries and spreads through waterborne and foodborne transmission. Symptoms include sudden onset of massive diarrhea and vomiting which can lead to dehydration and shock if fluid is not replaced. Prevention strategies include water purification, handwashing, proper food handling and cholera vaccines. Treatment involves oral rehydration salts or intravenous fluids for severe cases.
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Cholera is a bacterial infection caused by the Vibrio cholerae bacteria. It is transmitted through contaminated food or water and causes severe diarrhea and dehydration. Symptoms include watery diarrhea, vomiting, and muscle cramps. Diagnosis is made by testing stool samples. Prevention efforts focus on proper sanitation, water treatment, hygienic food preparation and isolation of patients. Treatment involves oral rehydration therapy with fluids and antibiotics. If left untreated, cholera can cause death rapidly due to dehydration.
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Cholera is an acute diarrheal illness caused by the bacteria Vibrio cholerae. It spreads through contaminated food or water and causes watery diarrhea that can lead to severe dehydration and death if untreated. While rare in developed nations, it remains common in parts of Asia, Africa, and Latin America where sanitation and access to clean water is limited. The primary treatment is oral rehydration therapy to replace fluid losses. Antibiotics may also be used to shorten the illness. Prevention relies on access to safe water, basic hygiene practices, and vaccination in at-risk populations.
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Cholera is an intestinal infection caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae that affects millions worldwide. It spreads easily in areas with poor sanitation and causes severe diarrhea and dehydration, which can lead to death if untreated. Common symptoms include vomiting, muscle cramps, and diarrhea that leads to significant fluid loss. Treatment focuses on rehydration through oral rehydration therapy with antibiotics and minerals. Prevention efforts emphasize proper handwashing, eating only thoroughly cooked food and washed produce, and improving access to clean water and sanitation.
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This presentation provides information about cholera, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Cholera is an acute diarrheal disease caused by ingesting food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It can kill within hours if left untreated due to severe dehydration. Treatment involves oral rehydration therapy with fluids and electrolytes to replace fluid loss. Antibiotics are also given to shorten the illness, and oral cholera vaccines provide protection against cholera infection.
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Cholera is an acute intestinal infection caused by ingesting the Vibrio cholerae bacteria. It has caused several pandemics throughout history and is still prevalent in low-income and developing areas with poor sanitation. The disease causes profuse watery diarrhea which can lead to severe dehydration and death if untreated. While symptoms are often mild, transmission is through contaminated food or water. Treatment focuses on oral rehydration and antibiotics can reduce symptoms. Prevention relies on access to clean water, food safety, and basic hygiene.
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Cholera is an intestinal infection caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae that affects millions worldwide. It spreads easily in areas with poor sanitation and causes severe diarrhea and dehydration, which can lead to death if untreated. Common symptoms include vomiting, muscle cramps, and diarrhea that leads to significant fluid loss. Treatment focuses on rehydration through oral rehydration therapy with antibiotics and minerals. Prevention efforts emphasize proper handwashing, eating only thoroughly cooked food and washed produce, and improving access to clean water and sanitation.
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- 2. • Cholera is an infection of the small intestine that causes a large amount of diarrhea. • Its caused by the infection of the intestine with the bacterium Vibrio Cholera. • Other symptoms are vomiting and leg cramps. • Cholera causes rapid loss of body fluids that lead to dehydration and shock. • 3-5 million cases and over 100,000 deaths occur each year. 1
- 3. • The cholera bacterium is usually found in water or food that is been contaminated by feces (poop) from a person who has been infected with cholera. • Cholera is found and spread in places with little water treatment, poor sanitation, crowding, war and inadequate hygiene. For example: Africa, Asia, India, Mexico, and South and Central America. 2
- 4. • A person gets cholera by drinking water or eating food contaminated with the cholera bacterium. For example: eating raw or undercooked Shellfish and Oysters. • Cholera isn’t contagious. 3
- 5. Some Symptoms include: Abdominal Cramps. Dry skin. Excessive thirst. Nausea. *Symptoms can either be mild or severe. 4
- 6. • Seek medical attention immediately if you think you have chloera. • You may be given fluids by mouth or through a vein to replace fluid and electrolytes lost because of the diarrhea. • Antibiotics may shorten the time you feel ill. Antibiotics include tetracycline and doxycline. 5
- 7. • When visiting/traveling to places where cholera may be found take precaution with food and drinking water. • Recommendations: Avoid tap water, fountain drinks, and ice cubes. Wash your hands often with soap and water. Do not eat raw or undercooked meat/seafood or unpeeled fruits and vegetables. 6
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- 9. • Cholera YouTube Video 8
- 10. • Podcast on Cholera 9
- 11. • http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cholera/DS00579/DSECTI ON=symptoms • http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/cholera-faq • http://www.cdc.gov/cholera/general/ 10