Cholera
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What is the predominant cholera pathogen?

  • Vibrio Cholerae (correct)
  • Vibrio Parahaemolyticus
  • Escherichia Coli
  • Salmonella Typhi
  • What is the shape of Vibrio Cholerae under the microscope?

  • Slightly curved or comma-shaped (correct)
  • Spherical
  • Rod-shaped
  • Spiral
  • What promotes the secretion of fluid and electrolytes in the small intestine during cholera infection?

  • Hormones
  • Digestive enzymes
  • Enterotoxin (choleragen) (correct)
  • Antibodies
  • What is the mode of transmission of cholera?

    <p>Fecal-oral transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the period of communicability of cholera?

    <p>During the time the stool tests positive for the organism and may continue up to a few days after recovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cholera Pathogen

    • The predominant cholera pathogen is Vibrio Cholerae.

    Vibrio Cholerae Characteristics

    • Under the microscope, Vibrio Cholerae has a comma-shaped or S-shaped morphology.

    Cholera Infection Mechanism

    • The secretion of fluid and electrolytes in the small intestine during cholera infection is promoted by cholera toxin.

    Cholera Transmission

    • The mode of transmission of cholera is fecal-oral, typically through contaminated food and water.

    Cholera Communicability

    • The period of communicability of cholera is from a few days to 2 weeks after infection, depending on the severity of symptoms and antibiotic treatment.

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    Test your knowledge on the acute illness cholera and its impact on oxygenation, fluid balance, and electrolytes in the body. This quiz covers the symptoms, complications, and management of cholera, helping you understand its effects on the respiratory and gastrointestinal systems.

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