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1 day ago · 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]
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3 days ago · Lab confirmed deaths: 18,449 (reported to the WHO) Estimated death toll: 284,000 (possible range 151,700–575,400) 2010s Haiti cholera outbreak: 2010–2019 Haiti: Cholera (strain serogroup O1, serotype Ogawa) 10,075 2010–2014 Democratic Republic of the Congo measles outbreak 2010–2014 Democratic Republic of the Congo: Measles: 4,500+
3 days ago · Most people who are infected with the bacteria that cause cholera don’t develop symptoms. About 10% will get very sick with diarrhoea and can soon be severely dehydrated. If left untreated, cholera can result in death. Mild cases are treated with oral fluids. More severe cases may require intravenous fluids and appropriate antibiotics.
4 days ago · This is a 3-year-old child who lived in the slums of Koungou. An older child 3-year-old died of cholera Mayotte, announced the Regional Health Agency (ARS) and the prefecture in a press release, Wednesday May 8. "A first child has died; this day,” we can read. This is the first death recorded in the country. on the island since the detection ...
5 days ago · 8 May 2024. Originally published. 8 May 2024. Download Report (PDF | 5.71 MB) Highlights. • As of 26 April 2024, a total of 33,004 cholera cases, and 703 deaths with a cumulative case fatality...
3 days ago · After this, death would follow within hours or days due to the lungs being filled with fluids. Other signs and symptoms reported included spontaneous mouth and nosebleeds, miscarriages for pregnant women, a peculiar smell, teeth and hair falling out, delirium, dizziness, insomnia, loss of hearing or smell, and impaired vision.
4 days ago · Symptoms typically appear 2-3 days after exposure but can develop up to 5 days after exposure. Individuals with severe cholera can develop acute renal failure, severe electrolyte imbalances, and coma. If left untreated, these can lead to shock and rapid death.
