Understand Cholera Disease,its symptoms , causes, treatment, and vaccination options. Learn how to prevent and manage cholera effectively to stay protected Cholera is a severe diarrheal disease caused by bacteria in contaminated food or water. Learn how to recognize the symptoms , treat dehydration, and prevent cholera with vaccines and safe water. Cholera is an acute diarrheal infection that is caused by ingesting food and water contaminated by bacteria Vibrio cholerae. Signs and symptoms of cholera infection include a rapid onset of massive diarrhea (rice water appearance), dehydration, vomiting, irritability, low blood pressure, and rapid heart rate amongst others. Maintaining adequate hydration through oral or iv rehydration solutions (ORS and Ringer lactate solution) is the cornerstone approach of the treatment. Antibiotics are ... People with cholera often will have mild symptoms , or no symptoms at all, and get better on their own. About 1 in 10 people will develop severe symptoms that can be life-threatening.
