ALL ABOUT CHOLERA
By Mary Weeks and Macie Yao
Transmission
Symptoms
- Vomiting that lasts for hours
- Dehydration
- Muscle cramps
- Shock
Treatment
First, go to a doctor. They will do these things:
- Rehydration (either oral or intravenous)- Antibiotics (not totally necessary)
- Zinc supplements (for children)
Prevention
- Drink only water that you're supposed to drink (bottle/tap water)
- Try to avoid street vendor foods, and raw meat foods like sushi
- Stick to fruits and vegetables that you can peel yourself (like oranges) and beware of "salad fruits" like grapes
Fun Facts
- Cholera can actually be transmitted by flies and other insects
- Your skin gets dry and shriveled from severe dehydration
- 75% of people infected with cholera do not show symptoms, which, in fact, can actually spread the disease faster
"If everybody contemplates the infinite instead of fixing the drains, many of us will die of cholera." -John Rich