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4 days ago · Symptoms of dehydration include extreme thirst, dry mouth, sunken eyes, and dry or wrinkled skin. Severe dehydration can cause weakness, low blood pressure, and in extreme cases, shock. Muscle cramps: Due to the loss of essential salts and electrolytes, muscle cramps and spasms are common in cholera patients.
4 days ago · The primary mode of transmission for cholera is the fecal-oral route. This typically occurs when water or food contaminated with fecal matter containing Vibrio cholerae is ingested. Cholera bacteria thrive in environments where sanitation and hygiene practices are subpar, leading to contamination of water sources and food supplies.
17 hours ago · Symptoms Spark Panic in Aswan. It all began when around 124 people were admitted to hospitals, suffering from unpleasant symptoms like stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. As the number of cases grew, so did the rumors. Some suspected that recent floods and torrents from neighboring Sudan had swept impurities into Aswan’s water supply.
17 hours ago · Vibrio cholerae, a Gram-negative bacterium, is widely known as the cause of cholera, an acute diarrheal disease. While only certain strains are capable of causing cholera, non-O1/non-O139 V. cholerae strains (NOVC) can lead to non-pathogenic colonization or mild illnesses such as gastroenteritis. In immunocompromised patients, however, NOVC can cause severe infections, including rare cases of ...
17 hours ago · Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle pain, and cold. The infection lasts for about a month, resulting in painful boils with pus. This year, 126 cases of H1N1 have been reported in DK, with one death." In Udupi, cholera cases are on the rise, with 23 reported so far. Eleven patients have already been discharged, and the remaining cases are ...
5 days ago · Cholera is a bacterial infection that is spread through contaminated water and food. Preventing and controlling cholera involves several key principles: Clean water and sanitation: Access to clean drinking water and proper sanitation facilities is essential for preventing the spread of cholera.
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4 days ago · An estimated 15 million people in Sudan live in the 14 states at high risk of flooding and 3.1 million people, including 500,000 children under the age of five, are at risk of cholera between July and December 2024. Estimates also indicate that 3.4 million children under five are at high risk of epidemic diseases, including measles, malaria ...
