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May 1, 2024 · Water, sanitation, and hygiene are integral parts of preventing transmission. Prompt oral rehydration therapy and antibiotics are the cornerstones for the treatment of cholera. The new oral vaccines have increased survival and excellent prognosis with appropriate treatment.
- Jafet A. Ojeda Rodriguez, Chadi I. Kahwaji
- 2022/09/01
- USAF, Universtity of California, Irvine
1 day ago · The primary treatment for affected individuals is oral rehydration salts (ORS), the replacement of fluids and electrolytes by using slightly sweet and salty solutions. [2] .
May 15, 2024 · cholera, 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. Cholera has often risen to epidemic proportions in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, particularly in India and Bangladesh.
May 2, 2024 · What to know. Cholera is spread through water and food contaminated with cholera bacteria. It can cause life-threatening watery diarrhea and vomiting. Cholera vaccines can help prevent cholera. When to get vaccinated. If you are traveling .
May 12, 2024 · Prevention steps and strategies. If you or someone in your family has cholera: Drink and use safe water. Cook your food thoroughly. Use a flush toilet or approved septic system. Double bag items contaminated with poop before throwing them away.
May 6, 2024 · Treatment. Prevention. What is cholera? Cholera is an infection that can cause severe watery diarrhea and vomiting. These can start 12 hours to 5 days after you are infected with the bacteria that cause cholera. The diarrhea and vomiting cause severe dehydration that can lead to death within hours without treatment.
