Which Bacteria Causes Cholera

Sir I am king a project on the general diseses caused to the children so I want to know that which bacteria causes cholera

[Pathak]

Cholera is an infectious disease that causes severe watery diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration and even death if untreated. It is caused by eating food or drinking water contaminated with a bacterium called Vibrio cholerae.


Causes of cholera

Municipal water supplies
Ice made from municipal water
Foods and drinks sold by street vendors
Vegetables grown with water containing human wastes
Raw or undercooked fish and seafood caught in waters polluted with sewage


Symptoms

Rapid heart rate

Loss of skin elasticity (the ability to return to original position quickly if pinched)

Dry mucous membranes, including the inside of the mouth, throat, nose, and eyelids

Low blood pressure

Thirst

Muscle cramps


If not treated, dehydration can lead to shock and death in a matter of hours.

Prevention

Be sure to use the bottled, boiled, or chemically disinfected water for the following purposes:

Drinking
Preparing food or drinks
Making ice
Brushing your teeth
Washing your face and hands
Washing dishes and utensils that you use to eat or prepare food
Washing fruits and vegetables

To disinfect your own water, boil it for one minute (or 3 minutes at higher elevations) or filter it and use a commercial chemical disinfectant.

You should also avoid raw foods, including the following:

Unpeeled fruits and vegetables
Unpasteurized milk and milk products
Raw or undercooked meat or shellfish
Fish caught in tropical reefs, which may be contaminated