In this essay I will be explaining the characteristics of cholera‚ what kind of disease it is and how it affects the body‚ how it spreads‚ the symptoms and how they are caused‚ treatment and prevention. Cholera is a communicable‚ bacterial disease caused by a bacterium called Vibrio Cholerae‚ of which there are 16 strains. [1] It is a highly contagious disease which is easily spread from human to human. It is common in third world countries where sanitation is poor and natural disasters are frequent
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What is Cholera? Cholera is an infection of the small intestine caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholera. It occurs in epidemics when conditions of poor sanitation‚ crowding‚ war and famine are present Cholera is a serious condition. A severe case of cholera can lead to death without immediate treatment Cholera is also called V. Cholera and Vibrio. What causes cholera? The most common cause of cholera is by someone eating food or drinking water that has been contaminated with the bacteria
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Although cholera is not a new disease‚ it still has the potential to devastate human populations. Discuss the biology of cholera and the significance of recent epidemics. Cholera is a human intestinal disease caused by a Gram-negative bacterium called Vibrio cholerae that has the potential to devastate human populations (Acar et al. 2003; Joachim and Karl 2002). This bacterium belongs to the Vibronaceae family with a cylinder rod shape and it is highly motile (Joachim and Karl 2002; Garcia and
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Raven Bordeaux Cholera in Haiti January 22‚ 2013 Diseases‚ such as cholera usually result in a medical condition whether it can be physically‚ mentally or lead to death. Diseases can affect many people and their environment conditions‚ whether it is domestically or globally. This spread of disease is what is currently taking place in Haiti as discussed in The New York Times article. There is an outbreak of the disease Cholera in Haiti that is affecting many people young and old. Many diseases
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Cholera in Haiti This paper will discuss the various different aspects of Cholera in Haiti and will outline the history of such a disease in terms of its epidemiology‚ natural reservoirs and vectors associated with it. The paper will describe how cholera is manifested‚ and what actions are recommended to manage‚ treat and help prevent the disease‚ and the important role nurses’ play in this process. History and Characteristics of the Vibrio Cholerae Micro-organism
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Cholera in Haiti Page 1 Cholera In Haiti Varilie L. Williams HCS/245 Introduction to Health and Disease University of Phoenix Cheryl Meaux October 25‚ 2010 Cholera in Haiti Page 2 Diseases can be defined as an abnormal condition that makes a person or country ill. It is usually accompanied by some type of signs or symptoms and some types of risk factors that it is originated from. This usually is resulting in a medical condition whether it can be physical or mental
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Lorelei Chamberlain ROTC 3/11/2013 Cholera We all know of and have experienced many diseases during our lifetimes‚ ranging from the common cold‚ to the flu‚ and even strep throat. However‚ there are many diseases that are relatively unknown by the public‚ such as Ebola‚ Kuru‚ or Carpenter syndrome. Some diseases that‚ although not initially fatal‚ can become fatal if not known about or treated properly. In the case of some diseases‚ the side effects of it are even more deadly than the original
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CHOLERA Causes: (reference 10) Cholera is a small intestinal infection caused by the digestion of the bacterium Vibrio Cholerae (a comma-shaped bacillus that varies in size from 1-3 µm in length by 0.5-0.8 µm in diameter)‚ present in food or water (raw shellfish‚ uncooked fruits and vegetables‚ and other foods). The disease is most common in places with poor sanitation‚ crowding‚ war‚ and famine. Transmission: (reference 1) When humans ingest cholera bacteria‚ they may not become sick themselves
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of Modern Epidemiology". In reference to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention‚ cholera is defined as "An acute diarrheal illness caused by infection of the stomach and intestine with the bacterium Vibrio Cholera". Cholera can be characterized as a flu however such symptoms include diarrhea‚ vomiting‚ leg cramps‚ dehydration and shock. Why is the Cholera disease dangerous? Cholera is considered dangerous due to the fact that an individual can become severely dehydrated and the rapid
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encounter these situations it doesn’t mean you can always avoid viral diseases like cholera. Cholera is an infectious bacterial disease of the small intestine. Moreover‚ vibrio cholerae is the micro bacteria that causes cholera. An individual contracts this infection through the fecal-oral route. Scientist use to believe that if you couldn’t see it‚ it didn’t exist‚ however‚ we know that is no longer the case. Cholera is often considered as a water born diseases because it is most commonly acquired
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