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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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   What causes cholera?

   • Conflict, unplanned urbanization and climate change all increase the risk of cholera. Researchers have estimated that each year there are 1.3 to 4.0 million cases of cholera, and 21 000 to 143 000 deaths worldwide due to cholera (1). Most of those infected have no or mild symptoms and can be successfully treated with oral rehydration solution.

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   Can cholera cause illness?

   • Cholera bacteria might not cause illness in all people who are exposed to them, but they still pass the bacteria in their stool, which can contaminate food and water supplies. Contaminated water supplies are the main source of cholera infection. The bacterium can be found in: Surface or well water.

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   Dec 9, 2022 · When to see a doctor. Causes. Risk factors. Complications. Prevention. Overview. Cholera is a bacterial disease usually spread through contaminated water. Cholera causes severe diarrhea and dehydration. Left untreated, cholera can be fatal within hours, even in previously healthy people.

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   Apr 12, 2024 · Chronic medical conditions. Achlorhydria (an absence of hydrochloric acids, or HCI, in the stomach) People without access to rehydration therapy and medical services also are more likely to have severe disease from cholera. Sources. Describes causes of cholera and how the disease spreads.

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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 · People with cholera often will have mild symptoms, or no symptoms at all, and get better on their own. About 1 in 10 people will develop severe symptoms that can be life-threatening. Early symptoms of cholera include: Symptoms usually appear 2-3 days after someone drinks or eats something containing cholera bacteria.

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   Dec 11, 2023 · WHO fact sheet on cholera: includes cholera key facts, definition, symptoms, history, risk factors, prevention, control, treatment, travel and WHO response

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   Jan 31, 2022 · Causes. Risk factors. Vaccine. Diagnosis. Treatment. Complications. Prevention. What is cholera? Cholera is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Vibrio cholerae. People typically...

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   Signs and symptoms. Cause. Mechanism. Diagnosis. Prevention. Treatment. Prognosis. Epidemiology. Society and culture. Country examples. Explanatory notes. References. Further reading. External links. Cholera ( / ˈkɒlərə /) is an infection of the small intestine by some strains of the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.