Cholera is an acute diarrheal infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It can arise due to the consumption of contaminated foods and drinks, or from vegetables that are grown with the use of water with human wastes.
Cholera is an acute diarrheal infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It can arise due to the consumption of contaminated foods and drinks, or from vegetables that are grown with the use of water with human wastes.
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Prevention of cholera includes the provision of safe water and sanitation, which is critical to prevent and control the transmission of cholera and other waterborne diseases. Other preventive measures include washing hands frequently with soap, avoiding street food, not eating raw or half-cooked meaRead more
Prevention of cholera includes the provision of safe water and sanitation, which is critical to prevent and control the transmission of cholera and other waterborne diseases. Other preventive measures include washing hands frequently with soap, avoiding street food, not eating raw or half-cooked meat, drinking treated purified water, and maintaining good sanitation. Oral cholera vaccines can also be used in conjunction with improvements in water and sanitation to control cholera outbreaks and for prevention in areas known to be high risk for cholera.
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