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   How can cholera be prevented?

   • 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. Prevention of cholera is dependent on access to safe water, adequate sanitation, and basic hygiene needs.

   Prevention and Control | Cholera | CDC

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   Why do cholera outbreaks require immediate treatment?

   • Quick confirmation helps to decrease death rates at the start of cholera outbreaks and leads to earlier public health interventions for outbreak control. Cholera requires immediate treatment because the disease can cause death within hours. Rehydration.

   Cholera - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   How do you treat cholera in children?

   • Antibiotic treatment reduces fluid requirements and duration of illness, and is indicated for severe cases of cholera. Zinc treatment has also been shown to help improve cholera symptoms in children. The videos below discuss cholera and steps to take to prevent and treat the disease.

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2. www.cdc.gov › cholera › preventionPrevention and Control | Cholera | CDC

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   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.

3. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesCholera: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Prevention

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   Apr 30, 2021 · Overview. What is cholera? Cholera is a sudden illness that happens when a person accidentally ingests (swallows) Vibrio cholerae ( V. cholerae) bacteria. When the bacteria infect a person’s intestines, they can cause very bad diarrhea and dehydration. These complications can sometimes lead to death. Advertisement.

4. www.who.int › news-room › fact-sheetsCholera - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Dec 11, 2023 · Oral cholera vaccines should be used in conjunction with improvements in water and sanitation to control cholera outbreaks and for prevention in areas known to be high risk for cholera. A global strategy on cholera control, Ending cholera: a global roadmap to 2030, with a target to reduce cholera deaths by 90% was launched in 2017. Overview.

5. www.niaid.nih.gov › diseases-conditions › choleraCholera Treatment and Prevention | NIAID: National Institute ...

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   According to the World Health Organization, up to 80 percent of cholera patients can successfully be treated by ORT alone; the remaining 20 percent require intravenous rehydration to ensure a full recovery.

6. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › choleraCholera - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   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. Preparing for your appointment