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What is the etiologic agent of Cholera?
Vibrio cholerae
What is the incubation period for Cholera?
A few hours to five days; usually one to three days
How is Cholera primarily transmitted?
Fecal-oral route via contamination of water, milk, and other foods
What clinical manifestation is characteristic of Cholera?
Acute, profuse, watery diarrhea with NO tenesmus or intestinal cramping
What is the period of communicability for Cholera?
During the time the stool tests positive for the organism, and may continue up to a few days after recovery
Test your knowledge of bacterial diseases with a focus on cholera, an acute bacterial disease of the gastrointestinal tract characterized by profuse diarrhea, vomiting, and fluid loss. Learn about its etiologic agent Vibrio cholerae and its characteristics.
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