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Cholera | |
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Patient with the typical sign called "washerwomen's hands" due to dehydration. | |
Information | |
Region (s) | World (but confined to poor regions) |
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Cause | Bacteria (Vibrio cholerae) |
Vector | Drinks, food |
Contagiousness | ![]() |
CIM-10 | A00 |
CIM-9 | 001 |
Prophylaxis: | |
* vaccine | ![]() |
* medication | ![]() |
Therapy: | ![]() |
Location | |
Geographical areas of cholera. | |
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the cholera is an infectious enteric disease (involving the intestine), contagious and epidemic due to bacteria Vibrio cholerae and strictly limited to the human species.
Understand
Vector protection
Protection against bacteria
Diagnostic
Symptoms
Clinical signs
Therapy
Remarks
Further information
- Health topics, Cholera – The cholera page on the WHO website.