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   What are the symptoms of cholera?

   • Cholera is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Vibrio cholerae. People typically acquire cholera from contaminated water. Most people with cholera have few or no symptoms, but some will experience severe diarrhea and dehydration. In severe cases, immediate treatment is necessary because death can occur within hours.

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   Do children with cholera have the same symptoms as adults?

   • Children with cholera usually have the same symptoms as adults. Children may also experience: The majority of people exposed to cholera bacteria never become ill. In most cases, you may never know you’ve been exposed. According to the WHO, people who are symptomatic typically develop symptoms 12 hours to 5 days after ingesting cholera bacteria.

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   How does cholera affect the body?

   • V. cholerae interferes with the normal flow of sodium and chloride, and it binds to the intestinal walls. When V. cholerae attaches to the walls of the small intestine, the body begins to secrete large amounts of water, leading to diarrhea and the rapid loss of fluids and salts.

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   Dec 9, 2022 · Cholera is a bacterial disease that causes severe diarrhea and dehydration. Learn about the signs, causes, risk factors, complications and prevention of cholera from Mayo Clinic.

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   Apr 30, 2021 · What are the symptoms of cholera? A cholera infection can be mild, with no symptoms. But about 10% of infected people develop severe symptoms, 12 hours to five days after ingesting the bacteria. These symptoms include: Diarrhea, or extremely watery poop. Intense thirst. Lower amounts of urine (pee). Muscle cramps. Restlessness or irritability ...

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   May 2, 2024 · Early symptoms of cholera include: Watery diarrhea, sometimes described as "rice-water stools" because they are milky white. Vomiting. Leg cramps. Restlessness or irritability. 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.

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   Dec 11, 2023 · Cholera is a severe diarrhoeal disease caused by Vibrio cholerae bacteria in contaminated food or water. Learn about the symptoms, risk factors, global burden, and how to prevent and control cholera with water, sanitation, hygiene, and oral vaccines.

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   Jan 31, 2022 · Cholera is a bacterial infection that causes severe diarrhea and dehydration. Learn about the symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cholera, and how to get a vaccine if needed.

7. www.webmd.com › a-to-z-guides › cholera-faqCholera: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention - WebMD

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   Sep 21, 2023 · Reference. Cholera. Medically Reviewed by Jennifer Robinson, MD on September 21, 2023. Written by Mary Anne Dunkin. Cholera Causes. Cholera Symptoms. Cholera Treatment and Prevention. 3...

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   Apr 12, 2024 · About 1 in 10 people will develop severe symptoms of cholera that can be life-threatening. Cholera can be fatal for up to 50 percent of people with severe disease. People more likely to have severe cholera include those with: Blood type O. Chronic medical conditions. Achlorhydria (an absence of hydrochloric acids, or HCI, in the stomach)