What causes Cholera and what does the causative agent do that makes us lose so much fluid so fast with this disease?
1 Answer
It is caused by Vibrio cholerae, a bacteria.
Explanation:
Cholera is a highly infectious disease. In this disease, the digestive system of the person is affected . Generally it spread during summer. If not treated properly its mortality rate can go upto 70%. It can affect the people of any age.
Causes -
It is spread by the bacteria called Cholera vibrio. They enter the body of victim through contaminated food & water. Flies picks up the bacteria from the spit, vomit, & stools of infected person & leave them n uncovered food & water. A person get infected of this disease on consumption of such food.
The bacteria survive in dark places or dry saliva for many months . The moment they get favorable condition they multiply.
Sources of spread -
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Water - Drinking water from polluted rivers & at public places where the bacteria of cholera are present.
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Milk - Milkman adds water to milk & if that water is polluted food the milk also gets polluted.
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Food- polluted food when taken can cause Cholera
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Flies
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Human- a person in contact with infected person also gets this infection.
Incubation period is from 1-2 hrs to 5 days.
Symptoms -
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loose motions
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Vomitting
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Pain in legs
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Dry tongue
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Dehydration
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less urine formation
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Patient suffers from low blood pressure
Prevention & Cure -
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Patient should be kept in separate room.
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Cholera vaccines should be given to patient.
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Boiled water should be given to patient.
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Food should be covered.
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ors should be given to patient in every 1-2 hrs.
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patient should be given full rest.
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patient should be kept warm.