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Antibiotic Treatment; Zinc Treatment; Prevention and Control plus icon. Five Basic Cholera Prevention Steps; How Family Members Can Prevent Cholera; Infection Control for Cholera in Health Care Settings; Vaccines; Information for Specific Groups plus icon. Public Health and Medical Professionals; Travelers; Publications, Data, & Statistics ...
- Antibiotic Treatment
Tetracycline has been shown to be an effective treatment for...
- Rehydration Therapy
Cholera can cause dehydration, which can be deadly if not...
- Zinc Treatment
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC twenty four...
- Diagnosis and Detection
Cholera is a nationally reportable disease in the U.S. All...
- General Information
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...
- Illness and Symptoms
Cholera patients do not typically become carriers of the...
- Haiti
At the time, this cholera outbreak was the worst in history,...
- Information for Specific Groups
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- Southeast Asia
Similar to Africa, improving global access to water,...
- Policy & Recommendations
Plan for elimination of cholera in Hispaniola; Global Task...
- Antibiotic Treatment
NIAID supports university-based and pharmaceutical and biotechnology researchers who are working to develop new cholera treatments and vaccines to prevent infection. NIAID efforts to develop a preventive cholera vaccine have targeted two distinct but overlapping approaches: live and “killed” vaccines.
- What Causes Cholera?
- What Are The Symptoms of Cholera?
- What Problems Can Cholera Cause?
Cholera comes from the V. choleraebacteria. People infected with these bacteria can spread disease through their feces (also called stool or poop). They do so when infected feces get into the water system. If the water isn’t properly sanitized (cleaned), people using the water to drink, cook and wash risk exposure. When a person eats or drinks food...
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: 1. Diarrhea, or extremely watery poop. 2. Intense thirst. 3. Lower amounts of urine (pee). 4. Muscle cramps. 5. Restlessness or irritability. 6. Vomiting. 7. Weaknes...
Diarrhea and vomiting from cholera can make your body lose large amounts of important substances: 1. Electrolytes. 2. Fluids. 3. Sodium. 4. Potassium. When your body doesn’t have enough of those things, you get dehydrated and may develop: 1. Dry mucous membranes (such as in the eyes, nose and mouth). 2. Fast heart rate. 3. Hypokalemia(low potassium...
Nov 17, 2022 · CDC. Cholera. Prevention and Control. Prevention of cholera is dependent on access to safe water, adequate sanitation, and basic hygiene needs. The following materials cover the basics of cholera and other diarrheal disease prevention. Five Basic Cholera Prevention Steps. Infection Control for Cholera in Health Care Settings.
Dec 11, 2023 · WHO fact sheet on cholera: includes cholera key facts, definition, symptoms, history, risk factors, prevention, control, treatment, travel and WHO response.
Feb 15, 2024 · Stephen B Calderwood, MD. Deputy Editor: Elinor L Baron, MD, DTMH. Literature review current through: Jan 2024. This topic last updated: Feb 15, 2024. INTRODUCTION. Cholera is a life-threatening diarrheal illness caused by cholera toxin-producing strains of Vibrio cholerae.
Dec 9, 2022 · Antibiotics. While not a necessary part of cholera treatment, some antibiotics can reduce cholera-related diarrhea and shorten how long it lasts in severely ill people. Zinc supplements. Research has shown that zinc might decrease diarrhea and shorten how long it lasts in children with cholera. Request an appointment.
