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Cholera is an infection of the small intestine caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It occurs in epidemics when conditions of poor sanitation, crowding, war, and famine are present.
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| What
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The most common cause of cholera is by someone eating food or drinking water that has been contaminated with the bacteria.
After a disaster, this is a very real danger, since regular, clean water and food supplies are often unavailable. The disease can be spread even further by infected people using already dirty water sources to clean themselves or dispose off waste.
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| What
are the symptoms of
cholera ? |
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There are many symptoms of cholera. Symptoms can vary from mild to severe. The most common symptoms are:
- sudden onset of watery diarrhea, up to 1 liter (quart) per hour
It has a "fishy" odor.
- dehydration.
- rapid heart rate.
- dry skin.
- dry mucus membranes or dry mouth.
- excessive thirst.
- "glassy" eyes or sunken eyes.
- unusual sleepiness or tiredness.
- low urine output.
- abdominal cramps.
- nausea and vomiting.
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| Diagnosis
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The tests include:
- Gram stain and stool culture.
- blood culture.
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| How
is
cholera cured? |
You
can use the these herbs (Click
here) as per the described procedure to get relief from
cholera
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| What
are the complications? |
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Rapid loss of body fluids leads to dehydration and shock. Without treatment, death can occur within hours.
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