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Cholera

Cholera is an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of water or food contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Its main symptoms include vomiting and profuse watery diarrhea. It is mainly treated with oral rehydration solution and intravenous fluids.

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Where does cholera hide in order to grow and reproduce?

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Cholera bacteria usually hide and multiply in contaminated water sources, such as rivers, lakes, or untreated wells. They can survive and spread through the ingestion of contaminated water or food, leading to outbreaks of the disease in communities with poor sanitation and hygiene practices.

What is vibrio fischeri?

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Vibrio fischeri is a bioluminescent bacterium that forms a symbiotic relationship with certain marine animals, such as squid and fish. It produces light through a chemical reaction involving luciferase enzyme and flavin mononucleotide. This bioluminescence helps the host animal by providing camouflage and luring prey.

What is the connection between Anarchism and alchemy?

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Both anarchism and alchemy have roots in unconventional thinking and challenging established norms. Some anarchists see alchemy as a metaphor for personal transformation and the creation of a better society. Both philosophies explore the idea of change and the pursuit of hidden knowledge.

How many people die in a minute?

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  • Per minute: 108 die
  • Per day: 156 thousand die
  • Per year: 56.7 million die

How many people inocent people died on sept 11th?

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Nearly 3,000 innocent people died on September 11th, 2001 as a result of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and the hijacking of United Airlines Flight 93.

What is the scientific name for Cholera?

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The scientific name for Cholera is Vibrio cholerae.

Is cholera communicable or noncommunicable?

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Cholera is a bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It leads to severe watery diarrhea and dehydration. Cholera is typically transmitted through contaminated water or food and can spread rapidly in areas with poor sanitation and hygiene practices.

Therefore cholera is a Communicable disease.

What animals catch cholera?

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Humans

How did they treat cholera on the Oregon trail?

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On the Oregon Trail, to cure Cholera they would give the infected person laudanum (an opium tincture useful in combating the disease). If the travelers didn't have laudanum, they would increase fluid and salt intake to prevent dehydration, and give the person lots of rest.

Can cholera can spread through air?

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Cholera does not spread through air. But then cholera spread by housefly. You can call it spread by 'Air'.

What happens if cholera is untreated?

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Generally, a person will produce between 10-20 liters of diarrhea and vomit per day until death from dehydration.

How does cholera affect the world?

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Every year about 60,000 to 120,000 people die of cholera. For one such death, there are 99 cases of cholera in the society. That makes tremendous mortality and morbidity for such a preventable disease.

Why is cholera still a problem for many countries?

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Cholera is spread by sewage-tainted drinking water. Cholera can become a problem anyplace that basic sanitary services cannot be provided. Disaster zones, war zones, wilderness areas; anything that interrupts the handling of sewage and the supply of clean drinking water can spread cholera.

Is cholera aerobic or anaerobic?

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It is facultatively anaerobic

Does chlorine cause cholera?

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Chlorine does not cause cholera. You may get cholera, by absence of that little chlorine in public water supply.

What organisms are affected your cholera?

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Cholera is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.

What is the bacteria in Cholera?

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The bacterium that causes Cholera is called Vibrio cholerae.

What are the chances of getting cholera from another person?

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The chances are near zero, if you fallow the universal precautions of personal hygiene and sanitation.

Can you get cholera more than once?

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yup

What are all the cures for cholera?

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The diet is most important for someone with cholera. The infected person should avoid solid food and uncooked vegetables Liquid bland foods will be easily digested by the patient. Lemon, onions, vinegar, and mint should be included in the daily diet during an epidemic of cholera. Also, cholera can be controlled only by purification of water supply and proper disposal of excrement. If there is the slightest doubt about watercontamination, it must be boiled before use for drinking and cooking purposes. All foodstuffs must be kept covered, and vegetables and fruits washed with a solution of potassium permanganate before consumption. Those handling food should wash their hands well before starting to cook. If there are lots of people in your house, you may want to reduce the numbers, or isolate yourself, that way the disease won't spread - it will just be you who has it.

What was the cure for cholera in 1832?

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Your answer is here!!!!! I found this will doing research on cholera for university.

http://ocp.hul.harvard.edu/contagion/cholera.html

Jeremy, France.