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May 1, 2024 · Clinical signs of cholera depend on the level of volume contraction. Symptoms and signs associated with the percentages of fluid lost are as follows: 3% to 5% loss of body weight - excessive thirst. 5% to 8% loss of body weight - postural hypotension, weakness, tachycardia, fatigue, dry mucous membranes, or dry mouth.
Dec 11, 2023 · Overview. Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Cholera remains a global threat to public health and an indicator of inequity and lack of social development. Symptoms.
May 4, 2023 · Cholera symptoms develop quickly, usually within 12 hours to five days of consuming water or food contaminated with the Vibrio cholerae bacteria. How long do cholera symptoms last? Most cholera cases resolve within two to 14 days, depending on the severity.
Jan 31, 2022 · 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...
May 12, 2024 · What it is. 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.
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 14, 2024 · Vibrio cholerae O1 has two biotypes, Classical and El Tor. Each biotype has distinct serotypes: Inaba, Ogawa, and rarely Hikojima. The symptoms of infection are indistinguishable. A higher proportion of people infected with the El Tor biotype remain asymptomatic or have only a mild illness.
