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1. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › choleraCholera - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Dec 9, 2022 · Cholera is a bacterial disease that causes severe diarrhea and dehydration. Learn about the signs, causes, risk factors, complications and prevention of cholera, and see pictures of the disease.

2. www.cdc.gov › cholera › signs-symptomsSigns and Symptoms of Cholera | Cholera | CDC

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   May 2, 2024 · Photos:... Show More. People with cholera often will have mild symptoms, or no symptoms at all, and get better on their own. About 1 in 10 people will develop severe symptoms that can be life-threatening. Early symptoms of cholera include: Watery diarrhea, sometimes described as "rice-water stools" because they are milky white. Vomiting. Leg cramps

3. www.who.int › news-room › fact-sheetsCholera - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Dec 11, 2023 · Cholera is an extremely virulent disease transmitted through the ingestion of contaminated food or water (2). Cholera can cause severe acute watery diarrhoea and the severe forms of the disease can kill within hours if left untreated. Most people infected with V. cholerae do not develop any symptoms, although the bacteria are present in their ...

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   What are the symptoms of cholera?

   • In approximately 10 percent of cases, people can experience severe symptoms of cholera—most notably, very large quantities of watery diarrhea. The massive amount of fluid lost in such a short amount of time can quickly lead to severe dehydration and electrolyte imbalance—two complications that can be severe, if not life-threatening.

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   Can cholera cause vomiting?

   • In the early stages of cholera, the bacteria can cause gastrointestinal discomfort like nausea and, in some cases, vomiting. Waves of vomiting can last for hours at a time and—when combined with the watery diarrhea—can further the risk of dehydration.

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   What are the risks of cholera?

   • The greatest risk posed by cholera is severe dehydration. The swift and significant onslaught of watery diarrhea, and sometimes vomiting, can quickly drain the body of fluids and electrolytes. If they aren't replaced in time, people can die within a matter of hours. Worrisome signs of severe dehydration and electrolyte loss include:

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   May 4, 2023 · The primary symptoms of cholera are profuse diarrhea and the vomiting of clear fluid. The diarrhea is often described as “rice-water stool” due to its milky, translucent appearance. Extreme thirst, stomach pain, headache, leg cramps, rapid heartbeat, dizziness, and restlessness or irritability are also common.

6. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesCholera: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Prevention

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   Apr 30, 2021 · What are the symptoms of cholera? A cholera infection can be mild, with no symptoms. But about 10% of infected people develop severe symptoms, 12 hours to five days after ingesting the bacteria. These symptoms include: Diarrhea, or extremely watery poop. Intense thirst. Lower amounts of urine (pee). Muscle cramps. Restlessness or irritability ...

7. www.who.int › facts-in-pictures › detailCholera - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Feb 5, 2021 · Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal disease that can kill within hours if left untreated. Cholera is an acute infection of the gut, caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae O1 or O139. Infection can lead to profuse watery diarrhoea, which if untreated, can lead to rapid dehydration.

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   Cholera is an extremely virulent disease that can cause severe acute watery diarrhoea with severe dehydration. It takes between 12 hours and 5 days for a person to show symptoms after ingesting contaminated food or water. Cholera affects both children and adults and can kill within hours if untreated.