
Cholera - Wikipedia
It was not until the 1830s that the name for severe yellow diarrhea changed in English from "cholera" to "cholera morbus" to differentiate it from what was then known as "Asiatic cholera", …
Cholera | Cholera | CDC
May 29, 2025 · Cholera is an infection of the intestines caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. You can get cholera from drinking water or eating food containing cholera bacteria. Most …
Cholera - World Health Organization (WHO)
Dec 5, 2024 · Cholera is a severe diarrheal disease that can be fatal within hours if not treated. Quick access to treatment is crucial. Researchers estimate that there are 1.3 to 4.0 million …
Cholera - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
May 8, 2025 · Cholera is a disease that is caused by bacteria. Most often, it spreads through water that's been tainted with bacteria. It also can spread through tainted food. Cholera can …
Cholera: Causes, Symptoms, Risks, and Prevention - Halodoc
Cholera is a life-threatening infection that cause severe diarrhea. Learn how to prevent, detect, and treat it effectively here.
Cholera | Cause, Symptoms, Treatment, & Prevention | Britannica
Aug 2, 2025 · Cholera is an acute infection of the small intestine caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae and characterized by extreme diarrhea with rapid and severe depletion of body fluids …
What is cholera? - USA TODAY
Feb 16, 2025 · Cholera is caused by ingesting a bacteria known as Vibrio cholerae. It's found in contaminated water and food, explains Ivers, which then produces a toxin in the small intestine …
Understanding Cholera: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - PAHO
Nov 14, 2013 · Cholera is an acute diarrheal infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It affects both children and adults and can kill …
Cholera facts – GTFCC
Cholera is an acute diarrheal illness caused by the Vibrio cholerae bacterium, which can lead to dehydration and, in severe cases, death if untreated. There are over a hundred identified …
Cholera Vaccine, Symptoms, Treatment, Contagious Period, …
Cholera is a very contagious disease that causes copious amounts of watery diarrhea that resembles rice water. Other symptoms and signs include nausea and vomiting. Treatment …