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Cholera

Cholera is an acute, diarrhoeal illness caused by infection of the intestine with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Cholera is then transmitted through ingestion of feces contaminated with the bacterium. Symptoms include those of general GI tract upset, including profuse diarrhoea. vomiting and leg cramps. In these persons, rapid loss of body fluids leads to dehydration and shock. Without treatment, death can occur within hours. Patient should receive aggressive rehydration and replacement of electrolytes, Tetracycline antibiotics may have a role in reducing the duration and severity of cholera. Other antibiotics that have been used include ciprofloxacin and azithromycin.

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