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1 day 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]
4 days ago · What is cholera and why should we care about it? Dubbed a disease of poverty, cholera is an acute diarrheal disease transmitted through ingesting contaminated food or water. It can be fatal if left untreated. Cholera mostly affects people without access to safe water and basic sanitation.
5 days ago · Cholera is a disease caused by eating food and drinking water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Its symptoms are severe diarrhoea (“rice water stool”), dehydration, weakness,...
3 days ago · The symptoms of cholera typically range from mild to moderate, with cases of mild dehydration and diarrhoea. However, even mild symptoms can make the person weak and irritated. In severe cases, vomiting and diarrhoea cause the person to lose body fluids faster than usual. If left untreated, cholera can lead to shock and death within hours.
2 days ago · Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease that affects vertebrates. [6] [7] [3] Human malaria causes symptoms that typically include fever, fatigue, vomiting, and headaches. [1] [8] In severe cases, it can cause jaundice, seizures, coma, or death.
4 days ago · Cholera is a highly infectious and potentially life-threatening diarrheal disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It is primarily spread through contaminated food and water and can also be transmitted through direct contact with an infected person's faeces or vomit.
4 days ago · According to the WHO, cholera is an acute diarrheal infection caused by the ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium, Vibrio Cholerae.
