Cholera : Nashik Doctors

This article of Nashikdoctors features a brief write-up on Cholera including its cause, risk factors, symptoms, tests, treatment, and prevention.

• Cholera is an acute diarrhea illness caused by a bacteria {(called Vibrio cholerae) } which causes severe diarrhea and dehydration.
• Cholera, is sometimes known as Asiatic or epidemic cholera.
• It usually spread through contaminated water.
• The risk of cholera epidemic is highest in crowded conditions where large number of people live together without adequate sanitation.
• Only about one in 10 infected people develops the typical signs and symptoms of cholera, which include: severe, watery diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, muscle cramps, dehydration, Hypovolemic shock.
• Contaminated water supplies are the main source of cholera infection, but they can also be transmitted through raw shellfish, uncooked fruits and vegetables, and other foods.

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• Nashik Doctor – Find the doctors for Cholera in Nashik.
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