Cholera | Wikipedia audio article
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Date: 2019-03-26

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00:03:12 1 Signs and symptoms
00:05:00 2 Cause
00:05:09 2.1 Transmission
00:07:50 2.2 Susceptibility
00:09:25 3 Mechanism
00:14:20 3.1 Genetic structure
00:15:04 3.2 Antibiotic resistance
00:15:45 4 Diagnosis
00:17:13 5 Prevention
00:20:56 5.1 Surveillance
00:21:51 5.2 Vaccine
00:23:31 5.3 Sari filtration
00:24:12 6 Treatment
00:24:47 6.1 Fluids
00:26:27 6.2 Electrolytes
00:26:58 6.3 Antibiotics
00:28:11 6.4 Zinc supplementation
00:28:49 7 Prognosis
00:29:23 8 Epidemiology
00:30:51 9 History
00:36:29 10 Research
00:39:37 11 Society and culture
00:39:47 11.1 Health policy
00:43:35 11.2 Notable cases



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Cholera is an infection of the small intestine by some strains of the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Symptoms may range from none, to mild, to severe. The classic symptom is large amounts of watery diarrhea that lasts a few days. Vomiting and muscle cramps may also occur. Diarrhea can be so severe that it leads within hours to severe dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. This may result in sunken eyes, cold skin, decreased skin elasticity, and wrinkling of the hands and feet. Dehydration can cause the skin to turn bluish. Symptoms start two hours to five days after exposure.Cholera is caused by a number of types of Vibrio cholerae, with some types producing more severe disease than others. It is spread mostly by unsafe water and unsafe food that has been contaminated with human feces containing the bacteria. Undercooked seafood is a common source. Humans are the only animal affected. Risk factors for the disease include poor sanitation, not enough clean drinking water, and poverty. There are concerns that rising sea levels will increase rates of disease. Cholera can be diagnosed by a stool test. A rapid dipstick test is available but is not as accurate.Prevention methods against cholera include improved sanitation and access to clean water. Cholera vaccines that are given by mouth provide reasonable protection for about six months. They have the added benefit of protecting against another type of diarrhea caused by E. coli. The primary treatment is oral rehydration therapy—the replacement of fluids with slightly sweet and salty solutions. Rice-based solutions are preferred. Zinc supplementation is useful in children. In severe cases, intravenous fluids, such as Ringer's lactate, may be required, and antibiotics may be beneficial. Testing to see which antibiotic the cholera is susceptible to can help guide the choice.Cholera affects an estimated 3–5 million people worldwide and causes 28,800–130,000 deaths a year. Although it is classified as a pandemic as of  2010, it is rare in the developed world. Children are mostly affected. Cholera occurs as both outbreaks and chronically in certain areas. Areas with an ongoing risk of disease include Africa and Southeast Asia. The risk of death among those affected is usually less than 5% but may be as high as 50%. No access to treatment results in a higher death rate. Descriptions of cholera are found as early as the 5th century BC in Sanskrit. The study of cholera in England by John Snow between 1849 and 1854 led to significant advances in the field of epidemiology. Seven large outbreaks have occurred over the last 200 years with millions of deaths.