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How long does it take for humans to become infected from cholera?
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∙ 11y ago
It is dependent on the volume of Vibrio choleraeconsumption, usually by contaminated water or food. After ingestion of of the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, it takes 24 - 48 hrs of incubation before symptoms of Cholera occur. A first sign would be a painless watery diarrhea secretion. Most infestations are asymptomatic. Higher volumes of infestation lead to more severe symptoms.
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How long does cholera last?
if the correct treatment and vaccines are taken than cholera can be cured
Cholera how long is it contagious?
it is 100 years
How can technolagy and immunization help in the prevenbtion and the spread of cholera?
Cholera immunization protect only 60 % of the patients. That is the opportunity to give the health education to the patient, regarding the prevention of the cholera. By proper sanitation and personal hygiene you can go a long way to prevent cholera.
Which terrible plague hit Europe not long after the fall of Rome?
Cholera
How long does it take for cholera to kill you?
It can take as little as a few hours.
How does cholera make you feel?
Cholera SymptomsSymptoms of cholera can begin as soon as a few hours or as long as five days after infection. Often symptoms are mild. But sometimes they are very serious. About one in 20 people infected have severe watery diarrhea accompanied by vomiting, which can quickly lead to dehydration. Although many infected people may have minimal or no symptoms, they can still contribute to spread of the infection.Signs and symptoms of dehydration include:Rapid heart rateLoss of skin elasticity (the ability to return to original position quickly if pinched)Dry mucous membranes, including the inside of the mouth, throat, nose, and eyelidsLow blood pressureThirstMuscle crampsIf not treated, dehydration can lead to shock and death in a matter of hours.
when will humans and the earth become machines?
that will take a long time because earth is made out of soil :-)
Why is tooth size in humans become smaller over a long period of time?
Because the tooth become smaller we use it all the time
How did john snow prevent the spread of cholera?
he stopped it by tracking down loads of people in1854 and found they all drank from a well john snow soon tracked down the well and with the evidence he had he shut the well down and cholera had gone he had saved the day
How long cat cats live with arthritis?
It should not make too much difference unless the effected joints become to badly damaged that they begin-to get infected
How long after infection would tapeworm infection become noticeable?
In dogs it takes about 3 weeks from ingestion of the infected flea for the egg sacs to show in the feces.
If evolution is true then why there is no species excisting in between chimpansie and human?
Humans did not evolve from chimpanzees, rather both humans and chimpanzees share a common ancestor. A division happened with this common ancestor....some went on to become chimpanzees and some went on to become modern humans. There are common ancestors to both humans and chimps, but they are long extinct.
