Cholera
How to identify and treat Cholera
Causes of Cholera
Vibrio Cholerae, the bacterium which causes Cholera, is usually found in water or food contaminated by feces from a person with the infection. Many main causes of the spread of Cholera include; municipal water supplies, ice made from municipal water supplies, foods and drinks sold by street vendors, vegetables grown in water that has been exposed to human waste, and raw or undercooked fish.
Cholera Bacteria
Cholera caused people to have severe diarrhea and imposed dehydration.
Poo Living Conditions
Crowded and un-sanitary living conditions made Cholera spread from one person to another. One could experience rapid heart rate, low blood pressure, and cramps.
Street Vendors
Street vendors did not always handle food properly and posed as a dangerous place to get food as many cases of Cholera were attained due to the low standards many street vendors had. One could experience dry mouth, eyelids, throat, and thirst.
Treatments for Cholera
To prevent Cholera, one should boil their water, dispose of waste properly, wash tier fruits and vegetables, and to treat Cholera, one should stay hydrated and take antibiotics.