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Cholera is a bacterial infection that causes severe diarrhea, characterized by rice water-like stools. It is typically transmitted through contaminated water or food, often from fecal contamination. Symptoms include dehydration and frequent vomiting. Cholera is uncommon in the United States due to proper sanitation and hygiene practices. If symptoms worsen, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Healthcare providers confirm the diagnosis through aggressive rehydration, stool culture, and notifying public health authorities. Treatment is determined by a clinician after confirming the diagnosis, and no specific dosing information is provided.
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Cholera is a bacterial infection that causes diarrhea. The cholera bacterium is usually found in water or food that has been contaminated by feces (poop). Cholera is rare in the US.
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Findings that point to it: rice water stool, dehydration signs, vomiting.
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See a qualified clinician to confirm or rule this out, sooner if symptoms worsen.
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Tests used to confirm: aggressive rehydration; stool culture; notify public health.
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Treatment is decided by a clinician after confirming the diagnosis. No dosing information is given here.
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WHO cholera fact sheet, GTFCC 2019 surveillance case definition
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