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Q: Why is cholera called the blue death?
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What common names are there for Cholera?

The Blue Death


Does cholera make your skin turn blue before you die?

It is one of the characteristics of cholera but not always. The term for this is argyria or commonly "Blue Death". It is caused by severe dehydration due to fluid loss. Some parts of the skin appear a light blue.


Where did cholera begin?

Cholera was probably originated from the basin of river Ganges. It travelled to the rest of the world by so called trade routes like the 'Black death'.


What were causes of death in Victorian Times?

cholera


What diesase was causing death in the village?

Cholera


Does cholera cause death?

Cholera can be successfully treated with little problem in areas with good health care available, but in underdeveloped areas with little health care facilities, the death rate from cholera is extremely high


What is a Windows error message called that appears on a blue screen?

Error messages appear on a blue screen called a blue screen of death. (BSOD)


Is cholera harmful or not harmful?

Cholera is harmful; it causes severe diarrhea which may lead to dehydration and death.


What diseases will cause death primarily by dehydration?

Cholera causes death primarily due to dehydration. Patient may die in a matter of hours due to cholera.


What is the death rate in the 18th century for cholera?

130,000,000


What happens when you breathe cholera?

You will not get the cholera by breathing the cholera bacilli. They can infect the gut only. You may get immunized to cholera. But immunity to cholera is short lasting and is not very effective as well. By injecting dead cholera bacilli you get the immunity for cholera.


Where is there a cholera break and what is cholera?

There is a cholera outbreak in haiti right now and cholera is a bacteria cell called vibrio cholerae. This answer is coming from an 11 year old. Im in the gifted program.