1. WHO | Cholera WHO fact sheet with cause, treatment, pandemics, prevention, and transmission. http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs107/en/

Language options Search All WHO This site only Main navigation Home About WHO Countries Health topics ... Contacts Media centre WHO Media centre Media centre Main content printable version Fact sheet N°107 June 2010 Cholera Key facts Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal disease that can kill within hours if left untreated. There are an estimated 3–5 million cholera cases and 100 000–120 000 deaths due to cholera every year. Up to 80% of cases can be successfully treated with oral rehydration salts. Effective control measures rely on prevention, preparedness and response. Provision of safe water and sanitation is critical in reducing the impact of cholera and other waterborne diseases. Oral cholera vaccines are considered an additional means to control cholera, but should not replace conventional control measures. Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae . Every year, there are an estimated 3–5 million cholera cases and 100 000–120 000 deaths due to cholera. The short incubation period of two hours to five days, enhances the potentially explosive pattern of outbreaks. Related links The Global Task Force on Cholera Control Oral cholera vaccine use in complex emergencies: What next? [pdf 3.26Mb]

2. Cholera: EMedicine Pediatrics: General Medicine Article by Vidhu V Thaker, MD. http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/962643-overview

3. Cholera - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia cholera is an infection of the fat small intestine caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. The main symptoms are profuse watery diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cholera

Cholera From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search Cholera Classification and external resources Scanning Electron Microscope image of Vibrio cholerae ICD A ICD DiseasesDB ... MeSH Cholera is an infection of the small intestine caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae . The main symptoms are profuse watery diarrhea and vomiting . Transmission is primarily through consuming contaminated drinking water or food. The severity of the diarrhea and vomiting can lead to rapid dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. Primary treatment is with oral rehydration solution and if these are not tolerated, intravenous fluids. Antibiotics are beneficial in those with severe disease. Worldwide it affects 3-5 million people and causes 100,000-130,000 deaths a year as of 2010. Cholera was one of the earliest infections to be studied by epidemiological methods. Contents Signs and symptoms Cause Susceptibility Transmission ... edit Signs and symptoms A person with severe dehydration due to cholera. Note the sunken eyes and decreased skin turgor which produces wrinkled hands The primary symptoms of cholera are profuse painless diarrhea and vomiting of clear fluid.

4. Cholera: MedlinePlus cholera is a bacterial infection that causes diarrhea . The cholera bacterium is usually found in water or food contaminated by feces (poop.) cholera is rare in the US. You http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/cholera.html

pttitle = ""; Skip navigation A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Home About MedlinePlus ... Contact Us Search MedlinePlus Health Topics ESPAÑOL Other Topics: A B C D ... All Topics Cholera URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/cholera.html Cholera is a bacterial infection that causes diarrhea . The cholera bacterium is usually found in water or food contaminated by feces (poop). Cholera is rare in the US. You may get it if you travel to parts of the world with inadequate water treatment and poor sanitation, and lack of sewage treatment. Outbreaks can also happen after disasters. The disease is not likely to spread directly from one person to another. Often the infection is mild or without symptoms, but sometimes it can be severe. Severe symptoms include profuse watery diarrhea, vomiting, and leg cramps. In severe cases, rapid loss of body fluids leads to dehydration and shock. Without treatment, death can occur within hours. Doctors diagnose cholera with a stool sample or rectal swab. Treatment includes replacing fluid and salts and sometimes antibiotics. Anyone who thinks they may have cholera should seek medical attention immediately. Dehydration can be rapid so fluid replacement is essential.

5. WHO | Cholera Directory of resources concerning cholera and its vaccine. http://www.who.int/vaccine_research/diseases/cholera/en/

Language options Search All WHO This site only Home About WHO Countries Health topics ... Links Initiative for Vaccine Research (IVR) WHO WHO sites Initiative for Vaccine Research (IVR) Infectious diseases Cholera Disease burden. During 2001, 58 countries officially notified WHO of a total of 184 311 cases (one third more than in 2000) and 2 728 deaths. The reported overall case-fatality rate (CFR) has dropped to 1.48% with regards to the 3.6% reported in 2000. This absolute decline in CFR reflects contrasting realities, as CFR for South Africa is very low (0.22%) whereas rates of up to 30% have been observed in other parts of Africa. Continue Background Objectives Key documents Links Disease outbreak news - cholera (updated regularly) [new window] Cholera : basic facts for travellers [new window] CDC cholera information [new window] Fact sheets Cholera fact sheet (in English) [new window] Cholera fact sheet (in French) [new window] Epidemic dysentery fact sheet (in English) [new window] Epidemic dysentery fact sheet (in French) [new window] Meetings WHO Diarrhoeal Diseases Steering Committee, Montreux, Switzerland, 10-11 September 2003

6. Cholera: Definition From Answers.com n. An acute infectious disease of the small intestine, caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae and characterized by profuse watery diarrhea, vomiting, muscle cramps, severe http://www.answers.com/topic/cholera

7. Cholera Communicable Disease Fact Sheet, cholera Some documents on this page are saved in the Portable Document Format (PDF). http://www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/communicable/cholera/fact_sheet.htm

skip to main content New York State Department of Health Information for a Healthy New York Home Contact Help A-Z Index Search Search this site: Site Contents Health Insurance Programs Employment Opportunities Forms Grants/Funding Opportunities ... Related Sites Please Note Some documents on this page are saved in the Portable Document Format (PDF). If it's not already on your computer, you'll need to download the latest free version of Adobe Reader You are Here: Home Page Communicable Disease Cholera Cholera Last Reviewed: November 2006 " Cholera " is also available in Portable Document Format (PDF, 15KB, 1pg.) What is cholera? Cholera is a bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract. It is caused by a germ called Vibrio cholerae . Although only a few cases are recognized in the United States each year, epidemic levels of cholera have recently been reported in parts of Central and South America. Who gets cholera? While cholera is a rare disease in the U.S., those who may be at risk include people traveling to foreign countries where outbreaks are occurring and people who consume raw or undercooked seafood from warm coastal waters subject to sewage contamination. In both instances, the risk is small. How is the germ spread?

8. CDC - Cholera FAQ on cholera from the Centers for Disease Control. http://www.cdc.gov/nczved/divisions/dfbmd/diseases/cholera/

9. Cholera Symptoms, Treatment, Signs, Prevention 2 Days AgoWhat Is Cholera? What W cholera is an infection of the small intestine caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. The main symptoms are profuse watery diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain. http://www.medicinenet.com/cholera/article.htm

MedicineNet.com About Us Site Map November 14, 2010 Home Slideshow Pictures Image ... Pet Health Slideshows Featured Slideshow Breast Cancer A Visual Guide to Breast Cancer View Slideshow Image Collection ... Additional Skin Conditions Featured Image Picture of Psoriasis A reddish, scaly rash often located over the surfaces of the elbows, knees, scalp, and around or in the ears, navel, genitals or buttocks... View Image Gallery Pet Health ... Cat Health Featured Slideshow Get the Facts View Slideshow home travel health center ... cholera index cholera article Font Size A A A Cholera Index ... Glossary Cholera MRSA: The Superbug Slideshow Pictures Infectious Mononucleosis Slideshow Pictures Strep or Sore Throat Slideshow Pictures What is cholera? What causes cholera? ... What is the U.S. government doing to combat cholera? Cholera Outbreak in Haiti Medical Author: Charles Davis, MD, PhD Medical Editor: Again, a cholera epidemic strikes a human population. This time the cholera epidemic is in Haiti, a small country that has undergone large disasters. On Jan. 12, 2010, a huge earthquake killed over 300,000 people, leaving Haiti with a huge homeless population and its main city, Port-au-Prince, devoid of most normal services and sanitary conditions. Many city residents left, but the more rural areas were not any better at supplying people with sanitary conditions. Many Haitians simply turned to their largest river in the country for water to drink, bathe, wash clothes, and swim in. This is a perfect environment for the development and spread of cholera and other diseases. As of Oct. 26, 2010, at least 250 people have died from cholera in Haiti.

10. Cholera Death Toll Near 300 In Haiti - CNN.com Oct 27, 2010 (CNN) The death toll from Haiti's cholera outbreak has risen to 292, the Haitian government said Wednesday. There are 4,147 confirmed cases. Crucial to curbing http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/americas/10/27/haiti.cholera/index.html?hpt=Sbin

11. WHO Cholera Includes factsheets, news releases, control measures, vaccines, and information for travelers. http://www.who.int/topics/cholera/

12. WHO | Cholera cholera is an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It has a short incubation period, from less than http://www.who.int/topics/cholera/en/

Language options Search All WHO This site only Main navigation Home About WHO Countries Health topics ... WHO Main content Cholera Cholera is an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It has a short incubation period, from less than one day to five days, and produces an enterotoxin that causes a copious, painless, watery diarrhoea that can quickly lead to severe dehydration and death if treatment is not promptly given. Vomiting also occurs in most patients. More about cholera GENERAL INFORMATION Fact sheet Frequently asked questions and information for travellers [pdf 80kb] MULTIMEDIA Zimbabwe: WHO, partners work to control cholera outbreak WHO PROGRAMMES AND ACTIVITIES The Global Task Force on Cholera Control RELATED TOPICS Shigella dystentery Typhoid fever TECHNICAL INFORMATION Prevention and control Vaccines Supplies: diarrhoeal disease kits More about cholera CHOLERA OUTBREAKS Cholera in Haiti - update 2 4 November 2010 Cholera outbreak maps Cholera outbreak archives STATISTICS Annual summaries Cholera country profiles INFORMATION RESOURCES Publications Weekly epidemiological record International travel and health: chapter 5 [pdf 1.2Mb]

13. Cholera@Everything2.com cholera is an epidemic disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae which (depending on the virulence of the infecting strain) causes mild to severe diarrhea, leg and stomach cramps http://everything2.com/title/Cholera

14. MD Travel Health Features links, disease and vaccine information, and prevention. http://www.mdtravelhealth.com/infectious/cholera.html

15. Cholera Symptoms Possible symptoms of cholera include watery diarrhea, vomiting, and muscle cramps. This eMedTV segment describes the signs and symptoms of this illness, as well as symptoms http://diarrhea.emedtv.com/cholera/cholera-symptoms.html

$BTB.trackEvent('www.emedtv.com/gastrointestinal/colon_health/infectious_disease/'); eMedTV Sitemap Diarrhea Sitemap Please sign in to your HealthSavvy account to continue: Lost Password Don't have a HealthSavvy account yet? Click Here to sign up! Home eMedTV Home Diarrhea Home Health Topics eMedTV Health Topics Diarrhea Health Topics Symptoms Articles eMedTV Articles Diarrhea Articles Video eMedTV Video Diarrhea Medications Advertisement View All Related eMedTV Health Channels Diarrhea Diarrhea Causes Stop Diarrhea Diarrhea Diet ... Site Map HealthSavvy Sign In Cholera Symptoms Symptoms can occur within 24 to 48 hours of being infected with the cholera-causing bacteria. Cholera symptoms are generally mild; they include diarrhea, vomiting, and muscle cramps. About 1 infected person out of 20 has severe signs and symptoms, such as increased heart rate, dehydration, and shock. Cholera The Disease An Overview of Cholera Signs and Symptoms When a person becomes infected with the bacteria that cause cholera Vibrio cholerae ), the bacteria begin to multiply within the intestines. After 24 to 48 hours, symptoms of cholera can occur. The period between becoming infected and the start of cholera symptoms is called the cholera incubation period. An infection with Vibrio cholerae is often mild or without symptoms, but sometimes symptoms are severe. Approximately 1 in 20 infected people has severe cholera symptoms. These people may experience a rapid loss of body fluids, which can lead to dehydration and shock. Without

16. Cholera - Definition Of Cholera At YourDictionary.com any of various intestinal diseases; specif., an acute, severe, infectious disease (Asiatic cholera) common in Asia, caused by bacteria (Vibrio cholerae) and characterized by http://www.yourdictionary.com/cholera

17. Cholera: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Features cause, risk factors, symptoms, tests, treatment, and prevention. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000303.htm

Skip navigation A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Home About MedlinePlus ... Contact Us Search MedlinePlus Health Topics ESPAÑOL Cholera Cholera is an infection of the small intestine that causes a large amount of watery diarrhea. Causes Cholera is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. The bacteria releases a toxin that causes increased release of water in the intestines, which produces severe diarrhea. Cholera occurs in places with poor sanitation, crowding, war, and famine. Common locations for cholera include: Africa Asia India Mexico South and Central America People get the infection by eating or drinking contaminated food or water. A type of vibrio bacteria also has been associated with shellfish , especially raw oysters. Risk factors include: Exposure to contaminated or untreated drinking water Living in or traveling to areas where there is cholera Symptoms Abdominal cramps Dry mucus membranes or mouth Dry skin Excessive thirst Glassy or sunken eyes Lack of tears Lethargy Low urine output Nausea Rapid dehydration Rapid pulse (heart rate) Sunken "soft spots" (fontanelles) in infants Unusual sleepiness or tiredness Vomiting Watery diarrhea that starts suddenly and has a "fishy" odor Note: Symptoms can vary from mild to severe.

18. Vibrio Cholerae - MicrobeWiki Scientific and medical information about this organism and the disease it causes. http://microbewiki.kenyon.edu/index.php/Vibrio_cholerae

var skin = 'wikistyle';var stylepath = '/skins'; Vibrio cholerae From MicrobeWiki, the student-edited microbiology resource Jump to: navigation search This student page has not been curated. A Microbial Biorealm page on the genus Vibrio cholerae Vibrio cholerae with its single polar flagellum. Electron Micrograph of Vibrio cholerae by Leodotia Pope, Department of Microbiology, University of Texas at Austin. Contents Classification Higher order taxa Species Description and significance ... References Classification Higher order taxa Bacteria; Proteobacteria; Gammaproteobacteria; Vibrionales; Vibrionaceae; Vibrio Species NCBI: Taxonomy Vibrio cholerae Description and significance Gram-stain of Vibrio comma bacteria, a strain of V. cholerae CDC Public Health Image Library (PHIL). 1979. Click to enlarge. Vibrio cholerae is a "comma" shaped Gram-negative bacteria with a single, polar flagellum for movement. There are numerous strains of V. cholerae, some of which are pathogenic and some of which are not. The most wide sweeping pathogenic strain is the Vibrio cholerae serotype O1 El Tor N16961 strain that causes the pandemic disease cholera.

19. Symptoms Of Cholera - WrongDiagnosis.com Symptoms of cholera including 31 medical symptoms and signs of cholera, alternative diagnoses, misdiagnosis, and correct diagnosis for cholera signs or cholera symptoms. http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/c/cholera/symptoms.htm

20. Cholera: Bacterial Infections: Merck Manual Home Edition cholera is a serious infection of the intestine that is caused by the bacteria Vibrio cholerae and that causes severe diarrhea. http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec17/ch190/ch190f.html

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