Cholera
What is Cholera
Cholera is a severe diarroeal disease that can be fatal within hours if not treated, quick access to treatment is cruicial.
Common Symptoms
Sudden onset of profuse, watery diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting
Administration
Cholera Vaccine is given as a drink.
A powdered sachet mixed with 150mls of water. Dukoral suspension vial is added to solution. Resultant solution is consumed within 2 hours
Transmission
Foecal-oral route (ingesting contaminated food and water)
Affected Countries
Found worldwide although the disease is more prevalent in poor hygiene areas
Preventing Infection
Taking additional food/water precautions such as avoiding food prepared in places with potentially poor hygiene standards.
Water purification bottles are recomended.
Frequent hand washing and taking strict hygiene measures are recomended
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