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   How can we prevent cholera?

   • A safe and clean supply of water is the key to cholera prevention. Adequate chlorination of public water supplies and, in some cases, the distribution of chlorine tablets to households with instructions for their proper use are often effective measures.

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   Can you survive cholera?

   • With early and proper treatment, even severely ill patients can survive cholera. Most people who get cholera have mild symptoms or no symptoms at all. About 1 in 10 people develop severe symptoms such as watery diarrhea, vomiting, and leg cramps. Losing body fluids quickly can lead to dehydration and shock.

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   Can cholera be treated by a nonmedical person?

   • The mixture can be prepackaged and administered by nonmedical personnel, allowing cholera to be treated even under the most adverse conditions. ORS can generally be used to treat all but the most severely dehydrated patients, who require intravenous rehydration.

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2. www.cdc.gov › choleraAbout Cholera | Cholera | CDC

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   May 12, 2024 · If cholera is present, washing your hands with soap and safe water, drinking treated water, and getting vaccinated against cholera are among the steps that can help prevent you from getting sick. Keep Reading: Preventing Cholera: Five Basic Steps

   • How to Prevent Cholera from Spreading in Families

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   • Global Cholera Vaccination | Cholera | CDC

     Oral cholera vaccines (OCV) can be used to help prevent and...

3. www.britannica.com › science › choleraCholera | Cause, Symptoms, Treatment, & Prevention | Britannica

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   May 15, 2024 · A safe and clean supply of water is the key to cholera prevention. Adequate chlorination of public water supplies and, in some cases, the distribution of chlorine tablets to households with instructions for their proper use are often effective measures.

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   6 days ago · Prevention methods against cholera include improved sanitation and access to clean water. Cholera vaccines that are given by mouth provide reasonable protection for about six months, and confer the added benefit of protecting against another type of diarrhea caused by E. coli . [2]

5. www.thelancet.com › journals › lanmicNew measures to tackle the global cholera surge

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   May 28, 2024 · The surge in cholera has been driven by multiple factors—including humanitarian crises, armed conflicts, and extreme weather events caused by climate change—resulting in reduced access to clean water and safe sanitation, and a decrease in outbreak detection and limited vaccine supplies.

6. cns.utexas.edu › news › researchPersistent Strain of Cholera Defends Itself Against Forces of ...

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   May 13, 2024 · Although there is currently a vaccine to fight cholera, protection against severe symptoms drops after only three months. With new interventions needed, researchers say their study offers a potential new avenue for drugmakers to explore.