Cholera - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBDec 9, 2022 · Overview. 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.
Cholera - Wikipedia
WEBCholera (/ ˈ k ɒ l ər ə /) 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 …
Cholera - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBDec 11, 2023 · WHO fact sheet on cholera: includes cholera key facts, definition, symptoms, history, risk factors, prevention, control, treatment, travel and WHO response.
General Information | Cholera | CDC
WEBCholera is an acute, diarrheal illness caused by infection of the intestine with the toxigenic bacterium Vibrio cholerae serogroup O1 or O139. An estimated 1.3 to 4 million people around the world get cholera each year and 21,000 to 143,000 people die from it.
Cholera: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Prevention - Cleveland Clinic
WEBCholera is a sudden illness that happens when a person swallows food or water containing Vibrio cholerae bacteria. It’s not common in the United States or other developed countries, but affects millions worldwide. Cholera can cause severe diarrhea, dehydration and even death. Clean water and good hygiene are important to prevent it.
Cholera: Symptoms, Causes, Vaccine, Treatment, and More - Healthline
WEBJan 31, 2022 · What is cholera? Cholera is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Vibrio cholerae. People typically acquire cholera from contaminated water. Most people with cholera have...
Cholera - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBNov 14, 2023 · Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal infection caused by eating or drinking food or water that is contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Cholera remains a global threat to public health and is an indicator of inequity and lack of social development.
Cholera - Vibrio cholerae infection | Cholera | CDC
WEBGeneral Information. Find answers to frequently asked questions about Cholera. Illness and Symptoms. Cholera infection is often mild or without symptoms, but can sometimes be severe and life-threatening. Cholera Prevention Steps.
Cholera - National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases …
WEBMar 11, 2021 · Cholera is an acute, diarrheal illness caused by infection of the intestine with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. An estimated 3-5 million cases and over 100,000 deaths occur each year around the world. The infection is often mild or without symptoms, but can sometimes be severe.
Cholera | Cause, Symptoms, Treatment, & Prevention | Britannica
WEBApr 20, 2024 · Cholera is an acute infection of the small intestine caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae and characterized by extreme diarrhea with rapid and severe depletion of body fluids and salts. In the past two centuries, seven pandemics of cholera have carried the disease to countries around the world.
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