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Cholera is an infection of the small intestine caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. The bacteria produce a toxin that triggers the symptoms of cholera. Common symptoms include watery diarrhoea which, if not addressed promptly, can progress to dehydration and, in severe cases, may be fatal. Early and proper treatment is crucial. Cholera typically occurs in countries with limited sanitation and is often contracted through contaminated food or water. Symptoms appear within 12 hours to 5 days after ingesting the contaminated substance.
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Cholera is an infection of the small intestine caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, which produces a toxin that triggers symptoms. Common symptoms include watery diarrhoea which, if untreated, can progress to dehydration and may become life-threatening. It is usually contracted through contaminated food or water, with symptoms appearing 12 hours to 5 days after exposure.
Individuals aged 18 to 64 planning travel to cholera-endemic areas should consider the cholera vaccine. Cholera is primarily prevalent in tropical locations, including Asia, Africa, Latin America, India, and the Middle East.
The cholera vaccine is not entirely foolproof, so additional precautions are advised alongside vaccination:
