Cholera is an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae . It has a short incubation period, from less than a day, five days, and the bacteria produce an enterotoxin that causes copious diarrhea, painless, watery that can quickly lead to severe dehydration and death if not treated promptly. Most patients also suffer vomiting.
Cholera is still a global threat and is a key indicator of the degree of social development. While not a threat to countries that ensure minimum hygiene, the disease remains a challenge for countries that fail to ensure access to safe water and adequate sanitation. Almost all developing countries have to cope with cholera outbreaks or the threat of an epidemic of the disease.
The following entries will expand more on symptoms, treatment, prevention, vector and q all have to do with this disease.
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Enterotoxin: An enterotoxin is a poison produced by certain bacteria. The toxin is released into the intestines, causing stomach problems such as cramps and diarrhea
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