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Cholera

admin — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:33:14 +0000

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.

admin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:51:39 +0000

Here is an article giving the details about Dysentery a potentially deadly illness of the intestine.

Dysentery is an inflammatory disorder of the intestine that results in severe diarrhea containing mucus and/or blood in the faeces.
Dysentery was formerly known as flux or the bloody flux.
Symptoms of dysentery include frequent passage of faeces, vomiting of blood, severe dehydration and weakness.
Dysentery is usually caused by a bacterial infection or can also be caused by a chemical irritant or viral infection.
Dysentery is initially managed by maintaining fluid intake using oral rehydration therapy. If left untreated, dysentery can be fatal.

admin — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:29:58 +0000

Learn about Amebiasis, its causes, symptoms and common preventive measures.

Amebiasis is an infection of the intestine, liver, or other tissues by pathogenic amoebas.
It is acquired by ingesting food or water contaminated by infected feces.
Amebiasis is most prevalent in tropical and subtropical countries where standards of public hygiene and sanitation are poor.
The most common symptoms of Amebiasis are diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramping and pain.
For the treatment of Amebiasis the choice of drug depends on the medical report and the part of the intestine that is infected.
When traveling to places with low sanitary standards always drink bottled or boiled water, eat only freshly cooked and covered food and wash hands frequently.