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Cholera : Symptoms, causes and treatment

Cholera is a fatal bacterial disease caused primarily due to the intake of polluted water. Cholera leads to watery diarrhoea, loss of fluids and electrolytes and rapid dehydration. It is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholera.<br>

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Cholera : Symptoms, causes and treatment

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  1. CHOLERA SYMPTOMS | CAUSES |TREATMENT

  2. INTRODUCTION TO CHOLERA Cholera is one of the most feared clinical entities on earth. It is a preventable, acute diarrheal diseas that leads to severe dehydration due to a massive loss of bodily fluids It can lead to sunken eyes, blue-grey skin and eventually death. 80% of cholera cases today can be prevented by the ingestion of rehydration salts.

  3. RISK OF CHOLERA The risk factors that contribute to cholera are:The absence of proper sanitation and sewage system Low level of stomach acid People with Type-O blood group are more likely to cholera Poor and unclean household conditions Eating uncooked shellfish 

  4. CAUSES OF CHOLERA The prime cause of the cholera infection is coming in contact with, bacterium vibrio cholera. This cholera bacterium enters the body through mouth, often in contaminated water and food. Cholera affects the inner lining of your stomach and attaches bacteria to the small intestine walls resulting in secretion of large amount of fluids and salts from the body, causing diarrhoea. Eating unwashed and uncooked fruits, vegetables and seafood can also cause cholera.

  5. SYMPTOMS OF CHOLERA Nausea Vomiting Diarrhoea Dehydration Fever Dry Mouth Low blood pressure Rapid Heart Beat

  6. TREATMENTS OF CHOLERA A doctor can be consulted for the treatment of cholera, who will suggest a stool test to determine bacteria your body and then prescribing medications accordingly. Methods for the treatment of cholera are listed below: Antibiotics ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution ) Zinc capsules Drinking only boiled water

  7. PREVENTION FROM CHOLERA Here are the few common tips that can help you in preventing cholera and its ill effects.  Avoid excessive intake of dairy products Wash hands before eating Wash fruits and vegetables with warm water prefer eating fruits, which you can peel yourself Avoid seafood

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