Cholera - An Introductory Part

Some strains of the bacteria Vibrio cholerae cause the small intestine to become infected, resulting in cholera. The severity of the symptoms might range from none to severe. Extremely contagious cholera can result in severe acute watery diarrhea. After consuming infected food or drink, symptoms don't usually appear for 12 to 5 days. If left untreated, cholera can kill both adults and children within hours. A cholera epidemic or endemic can occur. An place is considered to be cholera-endemic if it has had confirmed cases of the disease within the previous three years and there is proof of local transmission (meaning the cases are not imported from elsewhere). Both endemic and non-endemic cholera countries can experience an outbreak or epidemic of the disease. Transmission of cholera is strongly correlated with a lack of access to sanitary facilities and clean water. Peri-urban slums and camps for internally displaced people or refugees are examples of typical at...