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Cholera is an infection of the small intestine and is
caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It is characterized by sudden onset of profuse watery diarrhea and
vomiting. Cholera is an infection of the small intestine and is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Vibrio cholerae produces a toxin called ‘enterotoxin’ which causes the symptoms of cholera.  A type of cholera bacteria called El Tor biotype tends to cause milder disease than the classic biotype. In more than 90% of affected people, the illness is of mild or moderate severity and is difficult to distinguish clinically from other forms of diarrheal diseases. Less than 10% of infected persons develop typical cholera with signs of moderate or severe dehydration that can sometimes lead to death. The mortality rate without treatment is between 25% and 50%. Cholera is endemic in India and Southeast Asia. Cholera outbreaks can occur sporadically in any part of the world where water supplies, sanitation, food safety and hygiene practices are inadequate. Cholera is most frequently transmitted by food and water sources contaminated with the causative bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Cholera is diagnosed by patient history and stool examination. The main treatment for cholera is fluid and electrolyte replacement either orally or intravenously. In severe cases, an effective antibiotic treatment can reduce the volume and duration of diarrhea and the period of Vibrio cholerae excretion. |
Latest Publication and Research on Cholera - Updated on 04/18/2013.
Commentary: cholera in krishnapur. - Published by PubMed
Evaluation of three tracers for labeling distal cerebrospinal fluidcontacting neurons. - Published by PubMed
Bovine lactoferrin decreases cholera-toxin-induced intestinal fluid accumulation in mice by ganglioside interaction. - Published by PubMed
Case-Control Study on the Role of Enterotoxigenic Bacteroides fragilis as a Cause of Diarrhea among Children in Kolkata, India. - Published by PubMed
Rotavirus encoded non-structural protein 1 modulates cellular apoptotic machinery by targeting tumour suppressor protein p53. - Published by PubMed
Commentary: cholera in krishnapur. - Published by PubMed
Evaluation of three tracers for labeling distal cerebrospinal fluidcontacting neurons. - Published by PubMed
Bovine lactoferrin decreases cholera-toxin-induced intestinal fluid accumulation in mice by ganglioside interaction. - Published by PubMed
Case-Control Study on the Role of Enterotoxigenic Bacteroides fragilis as a Cause of Diarrhea among Children in Kolkata, India. - Published by PubMed
Rotavirus encoded non-structural protein 1 modulates cellular apoptotic machinery by targeting tumour suppressor protein p53. - Published by PubMed
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Posted on: 11/18/2008 In Zimbabwe the National Water Authority is failing to supply water to large parts of the urban areas. This has resulted in residences drawing on Boerhole Water and others purchasing from borehole owners. My question is what is the risk of being infected by the Cholera Bacteria especially in schools who use the water to wash with but not to drink? |
