Cholera Symptoms And Treatment
Cholera is an acute gastrointestinal infection.
- It is an epidemic as a well endemic disease.
- The disease is caused by a germ called ‘Vibrio cholera’.
Causes
- It spreads through contaminated
- Drinking water,
- By files,
- Insects and improper storage.
- It also spreads from infected patients to others.
- It affects all age groups. The incubation period is generally ranging from a few hours to 5 days.
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Signs and Symptoms of Cholera
- It starts with diarrhea and the watery stools and vomiting leading to dehydration.
- Too much thirst is felt
- Urine output is suppressed
- Pain in the muscles of hands and feet is observed and it causes muscle cramps.
- Fluid and electrolyte imbalance may occur
- Fatal death occurs if left uncared.
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Prevention and Treatment of Cholera
- Strict personal hygiene.
- Boil water and safe water for drinking.
- Early detection may be made by testing stools and immediately it should be reported to the health authority.
- Disinfection of clothing is recommended.
- Disinfect surroundings with DDT and make it fly free.
- Cholera vaccination
- Adequate compensation of electrolytes and water by intravenous fluids and CRS solutions should be undertaken.
- Provide antibiotics such as Tetracycline, and Fuazolidone in consultation with the physician.
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