Anger is a infectious disease caused by bacteria Vibrio cholerae.
Its main feature is related to the problems associated with the small intestine, such as diarrhea.
It is considered a dangerous disease, so if left untreated, it can lead to death due to the intense dehydration it causes.
Anyone of any age can get the disease. Although, it hits children more.
Cholera is a disease that was diagnosed in antiquity. Fortunately, cholera outbreaks have been decreasing more and more around the world.
However, less favored countries (mainly on the African and Asian continents) still suffer from the disease, which leads to the death of thousands of people. On the other hand, in developed countries cholera is considered a rare disease.
Map of cholera in the world. The places in red indicate where it most affects the population
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Cholera is transmitted through poorly washed, undercooked foods (especially shellfish), untreated water, among others. Therefore, it is closely related to the lack of basic sanitation in the place.
In other words, poorer places where there is no sewage or water treatment are more prone to the spread of the disease.
A notorious example are human settlements, where hygiene conditions are unfavorable for humans, in addition to the scarcity of drinking water.
It is important to highlight that infected people can transmit them to others through feces. Therefore, the diagnosis of the disease is made by examining the stool.
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- Sanitation
- Sewer
- Water treatment
- Potable water
Symptoms
Once the bacteria are contracted, symptoms of cholera may appear hours later or within a few days. The main symptoms are:
- intense diarrhea
- Dehydration
- mouth and dry skin
- excessive thirst
- Weight loss
- Weakness
- Tachycardia
- Low pressure
- Nausea and vomiting
- abdominal cramps
- muscle cramps
Note: Once the disease is contracted, you become immune for the rest of your life.
Treatment
Treatment for cholera includes:
- Drink plenty of fluids
- Eat well
- Replace salts
- take zinc supplements
- use antibiotics
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Prevention
Cholera prevention starts with improving the sewage, water and food system related to hygiene conditions. These factors are essential to prevent against this disease.
Experts recommend washing your hands and food thoroughly before eating. In addition, people should avoid eating raw or undercooked foods and always drink clean water.
There is also the cholera vaccine, administered orally. In addition to immunizing against this disease, it protects against other bacteria that also cause diarrhea: Escherichia coli (AND. coli.).
However, this vaccine protects the individual for a short period of time, approximately six months.
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