Cholera is a diarrhoeal disease caused by a bacterium called Vibrio cholerae. It is able to cause large outbreaks and epidemics. It causes gastro symptoms, ...
Most persons infected with cholera will have very mild illness or have no symptoms and won’t feel ill at all. Mild cholera presents as a diarrhoeal illness ...
The people most at risk of contracting cholera are those in areas with inadequate access to piped safe water, clean water and sanitation facilities, for exa...
Water contaminated with human faeces is the main means of cholera transmission, either directly (through drinking contaminated water) or indirectly (through...
Cholera is treatable. Rehydration (replacing lost body fluid) is the main treatment and is lifesaving. Mild Cholera: Mild cases of cholera can be manag...
In an outbreak, the best control measures are the early detection of cases and treatment of patients, coupled with health education. Limit contact with...
The community should be informed about sources of contamination and ways to avoid infection. Hand washing is vital in all community and health facility sett...
Use only safe water for drinking and preparing food. Boil it: If people are concerned about the quality of water they use for drinking and cooking, it...
ORS helps to treat dehydration as a result of diarrhoea. INGREDIENTS: 1 litre of boiled water (5 cups) – cool it 6 teaspoons of sugar ½ (half) teaspoon...
Signs of dehydration include: Dry, sunken eyes Dry lips and inside of mouth Loss of energy and fatigue In children top of head sinks in a little A ski...
