Cholera
Description
Cholera is an Diarrheal illness caused by an bacterium,Vibrio cholerae, which infects the intestine.
Symptoms
Typically show up 2-3 after infection
Can range from mild to severe
About 10% of those infected will suffer from severe diarrhea, leg cramps, and vomiting
Causes
Places of inadequte hygiene, poor water quality/ sanitation
Treatment
Antibiotics can slightly lessen the severity of the symptoms
proper rehydration of fluids and minerals lost from excessive diarrhea is crucial in treatment, through means of a oral rehydration solution which consists of sugar, salt and water drunk in large quantities