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  1. Cholera patients should be evaluated and treated quickly. With proper treatment, even severely ill patients can be saved. Rehydration therapy, the primary treatment for cholera patients, refers to the prompt restoration of lost fluids and salts.

  2. Dec 9, 2022 · Cholera requires immediate treatment because the disease can cause death within hours. Rehydration. The goal is to replace lost fluids and electrolytes using a simple rehydration solution, oral rehydration salts (ORS).

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

  4. The most important part of cholera treatment is preventing or reversing dehydration. Anyone with cholera should immediately replace the fluids and salts they’ve lost. A healthcare provider may prescribe: Oral rehydration solution (ORS): You may have to drink large amounts of a prepackaged mix of sugar, salts and water.

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

  6. Dec 9, 2022 · 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. Modern sewage and water treatment have virtually eliminated cholera in industrialized countries.

  7. Summary Recommendations. Oral or intravenous hydration is the primary treatment for cholera. In conjunction with hydration, treatment with antibiotics is recommended for severely ill patients. It is also recommended for patients who have severe or some dehydration and continue to pass a large volume of stool during rehydration treatment.

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