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What causes Cholera infection

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Cholera is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae

Vibrio cholerae is a comma-shaped, curved gram negative rods, which are motile

Vibrio cholerae produces a toxic substance called "enterotoxin" this causes cholera, a profuse watery diarrhea that can sometimes rapidly lead to dehydration and death.

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Posted by: Gavin 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?

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