Cholera: Causes and How It Spreads | Cholera | CDC
WEBApr 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 …
Cholera - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBDec 9, 2022 · Cholera causes severe diarrhea and dehydration. Left untreated, cholera can be fatal within hours, even in previously healthy people. Modern sewage and water treatment have virtually eliminated cholera in industrialized countries. But cholera still exists in Africa, Southeast Asia and Haiti.
Cholera: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Prevention - Cleveland Clinic
WEBCholera is a sudden illness that happens when a person accidentally ingests (swallows) Vibrio cholerae (V. cholerae) bacteria. When the bacteria infect a person’s intestines, they can cause very bad diarrhea and dehydration.
Cholera - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBSep 4, 2024 · Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal disease that can kill within hours if left untreated. Cholera is a disease of poverty affecting people with inadequate access to safe water and basic sanitation. Conflict, unplanned urbanization and climate change all increase the risk of cholera.
Cholera - Wikipedia
WEBCholera (/ ˈkɒlərə /) is an infection of the small intestine by some strains of the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. [4][3] Symptoms may range from none, to mild, to severe. [3] . The classic symptom is large amounts of watery diarrhea lasting a few days. [2] . Vomiting and muscle cramps may also occur. [3] .
Cholera: Symptoms, Causes, Vaccine, Treatment, and More - Healthline
WEBJan 31, 2022 · Cholera is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Vibrio cholerae. People typically acquire cholera from contaminated water.
Signs and Symptoms of Cholera | Cholera | CDC
WEBMay 2, 2024 · People with cholera often will have mild symptoms, or no symptoms at all, and get better on their own. About 1 in 10 people will develop severe symptoms that can be life-threatening. Early symptoms of cholera include: Watery diarrhea, sometimes described as "rice-water stools" because they are milky white. Vomiting.
About Cholera - CDC
WEBMay 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.
Cholera - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBAug 21, 2024 · Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal infection caused by eating or drinking food or water that is contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Cholera remains a global threat to public health and is an indicator of inequity and lack of social development.
Cholera | Cause, Symptoms, Treatment, & Prevention | Britannica
WEBSep 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.