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Here is presented information about cholera, its
causes and symptoms.
Cholera Information
A water-borne infection, cholera is one of the most
severe diseases of the intestines. It is mainly prevalent during the
monsoon season and causes infection in the lower part of the small
bowel. This infection can range from being mild to moderate and severe.
Generally, food and water contaminated with bacterium Vibrio cholerae
serve as the reason behind this infectious disease. The disease spreads
furthermore through house flies. In the following lines, we have
provided the various causes and symptoms of cholera.
Causes Of Cholera
- Vibrio cholerae
- Contaminated surface or well water
- Raw fruits and vegetables
- Grains such as rice and millet
- Ice made from contaminated water
- Foods and beverages bought from street vendors
- Vegetables irrigated with sewage water
- Raw or inadequately-cooked fish and seafood, which has taken from
sewage-polluted water
- Contaminated feces
Symptoms Of Cholera
- A mild diarrhea, followed by violent purging
- Loose stools
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Thirsty feeling
- Restless
- Increase in body temperature
- Severe cramps in the stomach
- Cold and clammy skin
- Weak pulse
- Dry skin
- Weak and husky voice
- Low blood pressure
- Reduced or no urination
- Weakness
- Wrinkled skin on fingers
- Extreme drowsiness, even coma
- Convulsions
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