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4 wrz 2024 · Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal disease that can kill within hours if left untreated. Cholera is a disease of poverty affecting people with inadequate access to safe water and basic sanitation. Conflict, unplanned urbanization and climate change all increase the risk of cholera.
Learn about cholera, an acute diarrhoeal infection caused by Vibrio cholerae, and its global impact, prevention and treatment. Find news, publications, data, videos and more from WHO and partners.
9 gru 2022 · Cholera is a bacterial disease that causes severe diarrhea and dehydration. It can be fatal without treatment and is spread through contaminated water or food. Learn about the signs, risk factors, complications and prevention of cholera.
While global incidence greatly decreased in the late 1990s, cholera remains prevalent in parts of Africa and Asia. The global burden of cholera is largely unknown because the majority of cases are not reported, however, previous studies estimate 2.9 million cases, and 95 000 deaths occur annually.
31 sty 2022 · Cholera is a severe diarrheal disease caused by bacteria in contaminated water. Learn about the symptoms, causes, risk factors, prevention, and treatment of cholera, and how it can be fatal if left untreated.
23 maj 2023 · Clinical manifestations of cholera can range from asymptomatic to profuse diarrhea. Common symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, and vomiting. Severe cholera can be distinguished clinically from other diarrheal illnesses due to the profound and rapid loss of fluid and electrolytes.
12 maj 2024 · Cholera is a bacterial disease spread through contaminated water and food. Cholera can cause severe diarrhea, dehydration, and even death if the disease goes untreated. People living in places with unsafe drinking water, poor sanitation, and inadequate hygiene are at highest risk of cholera.
