Cholera
Hunter Brown
Vibrio Cholerae
Cholera is caused by the bacteria Vibrio Cholerae. It is an infectious disease and is contagious. It is an infection of the lower intestine causing diarrhea and vomiting.
The vibrio cholerae bacterium
These bacteria enter the human body by eating food or drinking water that have been contaminated by the bacteria. These bacteria are often found in human feces
Symptoms
Some symptoms include- profuse watery diarrhea, vomiting, Rapid Heart rate, loss of skin elasticity, low blood pressure, thirst, and muscle cramps.
treatment
"Cholera patients should be evaluated and treated quickly. With proper treatment, even severely ill patients can be saved. Prompt restoration of lost fluids and salts through rehydration therapy is the primary goal of treatment."
Prevent Cholera
Always drink and use safe water, wash hands often, cook food well, clean up after yourself safely.