Cholera is an intestinal infection transmitted from the ingestion of contaminated food and water. Cholera is often accompanied by travellers’ diarrhea, a common problem caused by an E-coli or salmonella bacteria contamination. The symptoms of cholera include watery diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, bloating, abdominal cramping and rapid dehydration. It can take a few hours to up to five days before the infection causes symptoms.
The Government of Canada has advised residents to be especially careful when visiting sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, and Haiti.