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Dec 9, 2022 · Causes. A bacterium called Vibrio cholerae causes cholera infection. The deadly effects of the disease are the result of a toxin the bacteria produces in the small intestine. The toxin causes the body to secrete enormous amounts of water, leading to diarrhea and a rapid loss of fluids and salts (electrolytes).
May 1, 2024 · V cholerae is a gram-negative, comma-shaped bacterium that causes acute, large-volume, watery diarrhea that can result in rapid dehydration and hypovolemia. Cholera is a rapidly progressing illness and is associated with high mortality rates if not treated promptly.
- Jafet A. Ojeda Rodriguez, Chadi I. Kahwaji
- 2022/09/01
- USAF, Universtity of California, Irvine
Apr 30, 2021 · Overview. What is cholera? Cholera is a sudden illness that happens when a person accidentally ingests (swallows) Vibrio cholerae ( V. cholerae) bacteria. When the bacteria infect a person’s intestines, they can cause very bad diarrhea and dehydration. These complications can sometimes lead to death. Advertisement.
Dec 11, 2023 · Cholera is an extremely virulent disease transmitted through the ingestion of contaminated food or water (2). Cholera can cause severe acute watery diarrhoea and the severe forms of the disease can kill within hours if left untreated. Most people infected with V. cholerae do not develop any symptoms, although the bacteria are present in their ...
May 12, 2024 · Key points. Cholera is a bacterial disease spread through contaminated water and food. Cholera can cause severe diarrhea, dehydration, and even death if the disease goes untreated. People living in places with unsafe drinking water, poor sanitation, and inadequate hygiene are at highest risk of cholera. What it is.
V. cholerae can cause syndromes ranging from asymptomatic to cholera gravis. In endemic areas, 75% of cases are asymptomatic, 20% are mild to moderate, and 2-5% are severe forms such as cholera gravis. Symptoms include abrupt onset of watery diarrhea (a grey and cloudy liquid), occasional vomiting, and abdominal cramps.
Sep 21, 2023 · Written by Mary Anne Dunkin. Cholera Causes. Cholera Symptoms. Cholera Treatment and Prevention. 3 min read. Cholera is an infectious disease that causes severe watery diarrhea, which can lead to...
