Cholera is an intestinal disease caused by bacteria called Vibrio cholerae. In countries reporting outbreaks of cholera, the bacteria may be in the water supply, uncooked seafood, or other contaminated foods.
Cholera is very rare in the United States.
Mainly through drinking water contaminated with bowel movements or vomitus from infected people. Eating raw or undercooked seafood from polluted waters. Eating other foods that have been contaminated by dirty water, stool, soiled hands, or flies. The bacteria can be cultured from the stool. Mild or moderate cases - Give the person plenty of fluids to drink by mouth.