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May 12, 2024 · Cholera is an infection of the intestines caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. You can get cholera from drinking water or eating food containing cholera bacteria. Most people who get cholera don't get sick. However, cholera can cause life-threatening watery diarrhea and vomiting.
5 days ago · Cholera ( / ˈkɒlərə /) is an infection of the small intestine by some strains of the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. [4] [3] Symptoms may range from none, to mild, to severe. [3] The classic symptom is large amounts of watery diarrhea lasting a few days. [2] Vomiting and muscle cramps may also occur. [3]
May 15, 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.
May 15, 2024 · Today in Science and science: Clues as to why athletes are developing abnormal heart rhythms, evidence people once ran down meals, and more. 15 May 2024. 10:00 AM ET. By Christie Wilcox. Share: Today’s Protostar is Naïma Madi, whose research provides clues to controlling cholera without antibiotics.
May 2, 2024 · Symptoms usually appear 2-3 days after someone drinks or eats something containing cholera bacteria. Symptoms can show up within a few hours or up to 5 days. During a cholera outbreak, people with acute watery diarrhea (3 or more loose stools a day) should seek care.
May 14, 2024 · What to know. Cholera is rare in the United States. The few U.S. cases of cholera that occur every year are mostly linked to people returning from areas abroad where cholera is present. If you are traveling to an area where cholera is present, take steps to keep from getting sick. Overview. Cholera was prevalent in the United States in the 1800s.
May 1, 2024 · Objectives: Identify the epidemiology of Vibrio cholerae infection. Identify the clinical manifestations and risk factors associated with Vibrio cholerae infection. Select the appropriate treatment and overall care plan for patients infected with Vibrio cholerae.
