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   What should I do if I have cholera?

   • In severe cases, intravenous fluids, such as Ringer's lactate, may be required, and antibiotics may be beneficial. The choice of antibiotic is aided by antibiotic sensitivity testing. Cholera continues to affect an estimated 3–5 million people worldwide and causes 28,800–130,000 deaths a year.

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   Can cholera be treated by a nonmedical person?

   • The mixture can be prepackaged and administered by nonmedical personnel, allowing cholera to be treated even under the most adverse conditions. ORS can generally be used to treat all but the most severely dehydrated patients, who require intravenous rehydration.

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   What is the cholera control strategy?

   • Specifically, the control strategy focuses on three approaches: i) early detection and response to outbreaks to contain outbreaks, ii) stopping cholera transmission through improved sanitation and vaccines in hotspots, and iii) a global framework for cholera control through the GTFCC.

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2. www.cdc.gov › cholera › aboutAbout Cholera | Cholera | CDC

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   May 12, 2024 · Treatment and recovery. If you think you or a family member might have cholera, get medical attention immediately. Dehydration can occur quickly and replacing lost fluids is essential. For babies with watery diarrhea, continue feeding them breast milk or formula to help them stay hydrated. Treatment for cholera can include: Rehydration therapy ...

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   May 15, 2024 · The disease ordinarily runs its course in two to seven days. oral rehydration therapy. Oral rehydration salts from Nepal (left) and Peru. The rapid loss of fluid from the bowel can, if untreated, lead to death—sometimes within hours—in more than 50 percent of those stricken.

4. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK526099Vibrio cholerae Infection - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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   May 1, 2024 · Prompt oral rehydration therapy and antibiotics are the cornerstones for the treatment of cholera. The new oral vaccines have increased survival and excellent prognosis with appropriate treatment.

   • Author: Jafet A. Ojeda Rodriguez, Chadi I. Kahwaji
   • Published: 2022/09/01

   • Affiliations: USAF, Universtity of California, Irvine

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   2 days ago · Improved sanitation, clean water, hand washing, cholera vaccines: Treatment: Oral rehydration therapy, zinc supplementation, intravenous fluids, antibiotics: Prognosis: Less than 1% mortality rate with proper treatment, untreated mortality rate 50–60%: Frequency: 3–5 million people a year: Deaths: 28,800 (2015)

   • Deaths: 28,800 (2015)

6. www.cdc.gov › cholera › preventionCholera Vaccines | Cholera | CDC

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   May 2, 2024 · The FDA approved Vaxchora for people ages 2-to-64 years traveling to an area where cholera is present. The vaccine, a single dose taken by mouth, should be given at least 10 days before traveling. Vaxchora's manufacturer reports the vaccine reduces the chance of moderate and severe diarrhea in people ages 18-45 years by 90% at 10 days after ...

7. www.darwynhealth.com › infections-and-infectiousUnderstanding Cholera: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

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   Apr 24, 2024 · Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of cholera in this comprehensive article. Discover how this infectious disease spreads and affects the body. Find out the best ways to prevent and manage cholera to protect yourself and your loved ones.