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 (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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