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May 12, 2024 · Cholera is an infection of the intestines caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. You can get cholera from drinking water or eating food containing cholera bacteria. Most people who get cholera don't get sick. However, cholera can cause life-threatening watery diarrhea and vomiting. Every year, an estimated 1.3 to 4 million people around the ...
Apr 23, 2024 · Currently, 16 countries around the world have declared an active cholera outbreak, with many reporting large and prolonged outbreaks. Rates of cholera are increasing in southern Africa. Early data shows the number of cholera cases in 2023 rose by 40 percent and deaths increased by over 80 percent compared to the previous year.
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2 days 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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May 2, 2024 · People can get cholera from drinking water or eating food containing cholera bacteria. Cholera can cause life-threatening watery diarrhea and vomiting. Take steps to reduce your risk of getting cholera if you're going to an area where the disease is present.
May 1, 2024 · Risk factors for acquiring V cholera include poverty, inadequate sanitation, contaminated water, and food.[1][3] Toxigenic strains of Vibrio cholerae are a major cause of acute, severe, dehydrating diarrhea in low- and middle-income countries with unsatisfactory hygienic conditions and those affected by natural disasters and humanitarian crises ...
6 days ago · The World Health Organization estimates that cholera infects 1.3 million to 4 million people a year and that between 21,000 and 143,000 die annually. The bacterium is usually spread through contaminated water and food or contact with an infected person’s fluids.
