Cholera is a contagious diarrheal disease caused by toxins produced by certain vibrio cholerae bacteria. Even in areas where it exists youre not likely to become infected if you follow food safety recommendations. The diseases deadly effects are the result of a strong toxin known as ctx that is produced by these bacteria in your small intestine. It is caused by eating food or drinking water contaminated with a. Articulos relacionados con enfermedades infecciosas. Cholera is usually transmitted to people or animals through contaminated water sources. The risk of cholera is slight in industrialized nations.
Some aspects related with its aetiology, pathology, clinical picture, treatment, epidemiology and prevention are considered. Microscopical observations and pathological deductions on cholera. Cholera is an acute intestinal infection caused by the ingestion of. Diagnostico, tratamiento y prevencion caracteristicas. The classic symptom is large amounts of watery diarrhea that lasts a few days. Cholera is an infectious disease that causes severe watery diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration and even death if untreated. Cholera is caused by bacteria called vibrio cholerae. Continue to breastfeed your baby if the baby has watery diarrhea, even when traveling to. A cdc training manual specifically for cholera states. Colera tratamientos, sintomas e informacion en cuidateplus. If you develop severe diarrhea after visiting an area with active cholera, see your doctor. Cholera is a severe intestinal disease caused by the bacteria, vibrio cholerae vibreeo collarah. The bacteria is typically found in water environments such as freshwater lakes and rivers. Still, cases of cholera occur throughout the world.
Shellfish found in united states coastal waters can be contaminated with v. Topics novela collection opensource language spanish. Caracteristicas clinico epidemiologicas del colera hm. Cholera is an acute, diarrhoeal illness caused by the bacterium vibrio cholerae the infection is often mild or without symptoms, but sometimes it can be severe washing hands with soap and water is the basis of health cholera. Colera patogenos y enfermedades del sistema inmunologico. Cholera is a bacterial disease usually spread through contaminated water. John snow, the cholera epidemic and the foundation of modern epidemiology john snow 181858 was a brilliant british physician.
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