treatment of cholera disease
Cholera requires immediate treatment because the disease can cause death within hours. 1  Rehydration. 2  Intravenous fluids. 3  Antibiotics. 4  Zinc supplements. 5  Tests and diagnosis. 6  Prevention. Antibiotics. 2  While antibiotics are not a necessary part of cholera treatment, some of these drugs may reduce both the amount and duration of cholera-related diarrhea. 3  A single dose of doxycycline (Monodox, Oracea, Vibramycin) or azithromycin (Zithromax, Zmax) may be effective.