Sunday, August 15, 2010

How to identify cholera?

Cholera is a severe form of diarrhea caused by bacteria in water.

The symptoms of cholera are:
• Diarrhea “like rice water” in very large quantities
• Vomiting
• Leg cramps
• Weakness

Diarrhea and vomiting can lead very quickly to severe dehydration and shock. Without treatment, death can occur within hours.

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