How does V. cholera causes Pathogenicity
V. cholerae is pathogenic only for humans
It gets attached to the microvilli of the epithelial cells of the intestinal tract where it multiplies and produce a potent enterotoxin known as cholera toxin.
Cholera toxin is responsible for increased secretion of water and electrolytes in stools from the intestinal cells leading to dehydration, shock, acidosis and death.
Citations
Please use one of the following formats to cite this article in your essay, paper or report:
-
APA
Dr. Trupti Shirole. (2016, October 07). Cholera Pathogenicity. Medindia. Retrieved on May 19, 2022 from https://www.medindia.net/patients/waterborne/cholera-pathogenicity.htm.
-
MLA
Dr. Trupti Shirole. "Cholera Pathogenicity". Medindia. May 19, 2022. <https://www.medindia.net/patients/waterborne/cholera-pathogenicity.htm>.
Chicago
Dr. Trupti Shirole. "Cholera Pathogenicity". Medindia. https://www.medindia.net/patients/waterborne/cholera-pathogenicity.htm. (accessed May 19, 2022).
Harvard
Dr. Trupti Shirole. 2021. Cholera Pathogenicity. Medindia, viewed May 19, 2022, https://www.medindia.net/patients/waterborne/cholera-pathogenicity.htm.
This site complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information:
Grace is mean to me all the time!!!
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?
Follow @MedIndia