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Cholera
Patient with the typical sign called
Patient with the typical sign called "washerwomen's hands" due to dehydration.
Information
Region (s)World (but confined to poor regions)
CauseBacteria (Vibrio cholerae)
VectorDrinks, food
ContagiousnessDo Yes
CIM-10A00
CIM-9001
Prophylaxis:
* vaccineDo
* medicationNot done no
Therapy:Do Yes
Location
Geographical areas of cholera. Endemic Sporadic
Geographical areas of cholera.
  •      Endemic
  •      Sporadic
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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.

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    • Health topics, Cholera Logo indicating a link to the website – The cholera page on the WHO website. (last update March 2018)
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