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     Vibrio cholerae

     • A bacterium called Vibrio cholerae causes cholera infection. The deadly effects of the disease are the result of a toxin the bacteria produces in the small intestine. The toxin causes the body to secrete enormous amounts of water, leading to diarrhea and a rapid loss of fluids and salts (electrolytes).
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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › choleraCholera - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Dec 9, 2022 · 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.

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   What causes cholera infection?

   • A bacterium called Vibrio cholerae causes cholera infection. The deadly effects of the disease are the result of a toxin the bacteria produces in the small intestine. The toxin causes the body to secrete enormous amounts of water, leading to diarrhea and a rapid loss of fluids and salts (electrolytes).

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   Can cholera cause illness?

   • Cholera bacteria might not cause illness in all people who are exposed to them, but they still pass the bacteria in their stool, which can contaminate food and water supplies. Contaminated water supplies are the main source of cholera infection. The bacterium can be found in: Surface or well water.

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   Is cholera a bacterial infection?

   • cholera, an acute infection of the small intestine caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae and characterized by extreme diarrhea with rapid and severe depletion of body fluids and salts. Cholera has often risen to epidemic proportions in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, particularly in India and Bangladesh.

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4. www.cdc.gov › cholera › causesCholera: Causes and How It Spreads | Cholera | CDC

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   Apr 12, 2024 · People can get cholera by drinking water or eating food contaminated with cholera bacteria. Cholera can spread quickly in areas where sewage and drinking water aren't adequately treated. Cholera bacteria also can live in brackish (slightly salty) and coastal waters.

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

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   What causes cholera? Cholera comes from the V. cholerae bacteria. People infected with these bacteria can spread disease through their feces (also called stool or poop).

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

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   Sep 4, 2024 · Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Cholera remains a global threat to public health and an indicator of inequity and lack of social development. Symptoms

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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.

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   Jan 31, 2022 · Cholera is caused by the bacteria Vibrio cholerae. It can sometimes lead to severe diarrhea and dehydration. Learn about risk factors, prevention, and more.

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   Sep 12, 2024 · cholera, an acute infection of the small intestine caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae and characterized by extreme diarrhea with rapid and severe depletion of body fluids and salts. Cholera has often risen to epidemic proportions in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, particularly in India and Bangladesh.