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  2. Apr 30, 2021 · What are the symptoms of cholera? 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: Diarrhea, or extremely watery poop. Intense thirst. Lower amounts of urine (pee). Muscle cramps. Restlessness or irritability ...

  3. Dec 9, 2022 · Overview. Symptoms. When to see a doctor. Causes. Risk factors. Complications. 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.

    • Make sure to drink and use safe water to brush your teeth, wash and prepare food, and make ice. It is safe to drink and use bottled water with unbroken seals, and canned or bottled carbonated beverages.
    • Wash your hands often with soap and safe water* Before, during, and after preparing food for yourself or your family. After using the latrine or toilet.
    • Use latrines or bury your poop; do not poop in any body of water. Use latrines or other sanitation systems, like chemical toilets, to dispose of poop.
    • Cook food well (especially seafood), keep it covered, and eat it hot. Peel fruits and vegetables* Be sure to cook shellfish (like crabs and crayfish) until they are very hot all the way through.
  4. Sep 21, 2023 · Reference. Cholera. Medically Reviewed by Jennifer Robinson, MD on September 21, 2023. Written by Mary Anne Dunkin. Cholera Causes. Cholera Symptoms. Cholera Treatment and Prevention. 3 min...

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

  6. General Information. Print. Below you will find answers to commonly asked questions about cholera. On This Page. What is cholera? Where is cholera found? How does a person get cholera? What are the symptoms of cholera? How long after infection do the symptoms appear? Who is most likely to get cholera?

  7. 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.

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