Question

Write the symptoms, methods of transmission, and preventions of cholera.

Answer 1

Cholera is an acute, infectious, and fatal gastrointestinal disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.

Symptoms:

1. Watery diarrhea
2. Vomiting and loose motions.
3. Dehydration, muscle cramps, and weight loss due to loss of body fluids.
4. Little or less urination due to water loss.
5. Sunken eyes, low blood pressure, and fast heart rate.

Mode of transmission-

1. Ingestion of contaminated food and water.
2. Flies that sit on the excreta of the patient and carry germs to the exposed food or water.
3. Spreads rapidly in areas that lack sanitation.

Prevention:

1. Boil drinking water before use.
2. Eat well-cooked food.
3. Cover the food properly.
4. Maintain personal hygiene.
5. Ensure proper sanitation and disposal of waste.