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2 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]
1 day ago · This was evident in the early stages of the cholera epidemic in Haiti when the median time between the onset of symptoms and death in individuals who died before presentation to a cholera treatment center was 12 hours . Other gastrointestinal manifestations of cholera infection are abdominal cramping and vomiting, which may begin before or ...
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5 days ago · LILANDA, Zambia (AP) — Extreme weather events have hit parts of Africa relentlessly in the last three years, with tropical storms, floods and drought causing crises of hunger and displacement. They leave another deadly threat behind them: some of the continent’s worst outbreaks of cholera.
3 days ago · Cholera is a bacterial infection that is spread through contaminated water and food. Preventing and controlling cholera involves several key principles: Clean water and sanitation: Access to clean drinking water and proper sanitation facilities is essential for preventing the spread of cholera.
4 days ago · Symptoms typically appear 2-3 days after exposure but can develop up to 5 days after exposure. Individuals with severe cholera can develop acute renal failure, severe electrolyte imbalances, and coma. If left untreated, these can lead to shock and rapid death.
5 days ago · All of them have experienced floods or drought — in some cases, both — and health authorities, scientists and aid agencies say the unprecedented surge of the water-borne bacterial infection in...
4 days ago · A lack of lifesaving vaccines. Africa’s cholera crisis is worse than ever. By SEBABATSO MOSAMO, FARAI MUTSAKA and GERALD IMRAY The Associated Press,Updated May 25, 2024, 1:39 p.m. A family used a...
