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What is the primary mode of transmission for cholera?
What is the primary mode of transmission for cholera?
- By direct skin contact
- Through blood transfusions
- Through contaminated food or water (correct)
- Through respiratory droplets
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of cholera?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of cholera?
- Severe diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Dehydration
- Fever (correct)
What is a key preventive measure for cholera according to the text?
What is a key preventive measure for cholera according to the text?
- Avoiding sugary foods
- Improving water, sanitation, and hygiene practices (correct)
- Regular exercise
- Using antibiotics prophylactically
Which of the following is a recommended method for ensuring access to clean drinking water to prevent cholera?
Which of the following is a recommended method for ensuring access to clean drinking water to prevent cholera?
What does Oral Cholera Vaccination (OCV) provide?
What does Oral Cholera Vaccination (OCV) provide?
What are the common symptoms of cholera?
What are the common symptoms of cholera?
How does cholera primarily spread among humans?
How does cholera primarily spread among humans?
What are some preventive measures recommended to control cholera?
What are some preventive measures recommended to control cholera?
Why is it important to ensure access to clean drinking water in cholera prevention?
Why is it important to ensure access to clean drinking water in cholera prevention?
What is the potential consequence of severe cholera cases if left untreated?
What is the potential consequence of severe cholera cases if left untreated?
What are some key methods to treat cholera?
What are some key methods to treat cholera?
Describe the treatment for cholera in terms of fluid replacement.
Describe the treatment for cholera in terms of fluid replacement.
Explain the role of antibiotics in the treatment of cholera.
Explain the role of antibiotics in the treatment of cholera.
How do oral cholera vaccinations work to protect against cholera?
How do oral cholera vaccinations work to protect against cholera?
What are the key preventive measures for cholera as highlighted in the text?
What are the key preventive measures for cholera as highlighted in the text?
Explain the significance of washing fruits and vegetables in preventing cholera.
Explain the significance of washing fruits and vegetables in preventing cholera.
What is the primary mode of transmission for cholera as emphasized in the text?
What is the primary mode of transmission for cholera as emphasized in the text?
Study Notes
Cholera is a bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It is primarily transmitted through the faecal-oral route, which occurs when a person ingests contaminated food or water. Symptoms of cholera include severe diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration. In severe cases, the infection can lead to organ failure and death if left untreated.
Preventive measures for cholera focus on improving water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) practices in the community. This includes ensuring access to clean drinking water through proper treatment methods such as boiling, chlorination, or filtration, and practicing good hygiene by washing hands with soap and safe water frequently. Another preventative measure is Oral Cholera Vaccination (OCV), which provides immunity against cholera for several months. The most effective means of preventing cholera are the combined efforts of WASH interventions, vaccination, and improved case management.
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Learn about the bacterial infection cholera caused by Vibrio cholerae, its transmission through contaminated food or water, symptoms such as severe diarrhea and vomiting, and preventive measures including water sanitation, hygiene practices, and vaccination.
