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What preventive measures have helped eliminate the threat of cholera in the US?
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The threat of cholera was eliminated from US and for that purpose from all the developed countries, by way of good sanitation and hygiene. The human longevity has increased to present level, long before (almost 100 years) the advent of modern chemotherapy.
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Can Cholera be genetically inherited?
No, cholera is spread mainly by the fecal matter of an infected individual. Originially this got into the water supplies of old which transmited the disease, but these days it is easier to avoid it. I hope I helped in some way, and more info can be found at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cholera
How is cholera spread through water?
none the only way to spread cholera is if u eat or drink something that a person with cholera ate or drank from.
How many people did the relief measures help during the Great Depression?
The relief measures during the Great Depression helped about one third of the pooulation.
What are some important facts about cholera?
Cholera is caused by becoming infected with a bacterium called vibrio cholera. It's a disease that affects the bowels and in its most severe form is characterized by acute watery diarrhoea that can lead to immediate death through severe dehydration and kidney failure. Almost 12,000 people have contracted cholera since August in Zimbabwe, and the outbreak threatens to kill even greater numbers as the water situation becomes more desperate. Unlike other diarrhoeal diseases, cholera can also kill a healthy adult within hours. hope it helped.. nid
How did bazalgette help to stop cholera?
He decided to sort out the problem in London of 'The big stink', which was one hot summer where the rubbish in the Thames became an unbearable smell. He devised a sewage system. In the process of this, he figured that the dirty water may have something to do with the cases of Cholera. After turning one off the water pumps in the London Courtyard, cases of cholera in a certain part of London stopped completely. Hope I Helped.
Does cholera exist?
Yes cholera exists in parts of the world were there is unclean water, food or other hygienic material. It is mostly occurring in undeveloped countries where sanitary resources are limited. Cholera is found in food and water which is contaminated most often by feces from humans. Once the disease is contracted people who do not seek medical attention may die within 4-12 hrs after experiencing symptoms. hope this helped
What type of triangle has an angle that measures 20 degrees and an angle that measures 90 degrees?
right triangle and the other angle would be 70 degrees. Hope I helped :)
What measures isobars?
Isobars measure the air pressure in the sky and our atmosphere! I hope I helped a little!
How did policies of the czars help ignite the full scale revolution?
autocratic policies, harsh measures and resistance to change inflamed the masses.
What did trade do to unify the roman empire?
Trading throughout the empire helped unify it because the merchants used the same money, (or could quickly exchange it), the same language, the same weights and measures and the same regulations of trade.Trading throughout the empire helped unify it because the merchants used the same money, (or could quickly exchange it), the same language, the same weights and measures and the same regulations of trade.Trading throughout the empire helped unify it because the merchants used the same money, (or could quickly exchange it), the same language, the same weights and measures and the same regulations of trade.Trading throughout the empire helped unify it because the merchants used the same money, (or could quickly exchange it), the same language, the same weights and measures and the same regulations of trade.Trading throughout the empire helped unify it because the merchants used the same money, (or could quickly exchange it), the same language, the same weights and measures and the same regulations of trade.Trading throughout the empire helped unify it because the merchants used the same money, (or could quickly exchange it), the same language, the same weights and measures and the same regulations of trade.Trading throughout the empire helped unify it because the merchants used the same money, (or could quickly exchange it), the same language, the same weights and measures and the same regulations of trade.Trading throughout the empire helped unify it because the merchants used the same money, (or could quickly exchange it), the same language, the same weights and measures and the same regulations of trade.Trading throughout the empire helped unify it because the merchants used the same money, (or could quickly exchange it), the same language, the same weights and measures and the same regulations of trade.
What are the importance of science in transportation?
The importance of science in transportation is great. Science has helped eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from cars. It has also helped advance vehicles with technology with GPS services, emergency capabilities, and fuel conservation.
If water measures at 8.5 alkalinity would hydrogen measure positive or negative?
the hydrogen would measure negativehope dat helped
