Cholera Care and Management Quiz
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What is the causative agent of Cholera?

  • Salmonella Typhi
  • Escherichia Coli
  • Staphylococcus Aureus
  • Vibrio Cholerae (correct)
  • What is the characteristic symptom of Cholera?

  • Acute and profuse colorless diarrhea (correct)
  • Severe headache and dizziness
  • High fever and cough
  • Localized skin rash
  • What condition can result from the massive loss of fluids and electrolytes in Cholera?

  • Hyperglycemic coma
  • Hypokalemic paralysis
  • Hypovolemic shock (correct)
  • Hypertensive crisis
  • What is the predominant pathogen causing Cholera?

    <p>Vibrio Cholerae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Vibrio Cholerae described in terms of its shape?

    <p>Comma shaped</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of severe dehydration in Cholera if left untreated?

    <p>Hypovolemic shock or metabolic acidosis leading to possible death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what temperature does Vibrio Cholerae survive longer in refrigerated food?

    <p>Between 24 to 40 degrees Celsius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What toxin does Vibrio Cholerae produce in the GI tract?

    <p>Choleragen enterotoxin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic symptom of Cholera?

    <p>Acute and profuse colorless diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What shape is Vibrio Cholerae when observed under a microscope?

    <p>Slightly curved</p> Signup and view all the answers

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