10 Questions
Where did the first cholera pandemic emerge from?
Asia
Which country saw 1,000 deaths from cholera in 1832?
Quebec
How many cholera pandemics occurred between 1852 and 1923?
Four
Which bacterium causes cholera?
Vibrio cholerae
Where do the cholera bacteria typically live?
Salty and warm waters
How many strains of the cholera bacteria are known to cause outbreaks and epidemics?
Two
Which country did the seventh and current cholera pandemic begin in?
Indonesia
During which pandemic did German microbiologist Robert Koch study cholera in Egypt and Calcutta?
Fifth pandemic
Which country suffered 190,000 deaths from cholera between 1872 and 1873?
Hungary
Which region largely didn't affect western Europe and North America during the sixth cholera pandemic?
Africa
Test your knowledge about cholera and its impact on global health with this informative quiz. Explore the history, symptoms, and prevention methods of cholera while uncovering interesting facts about this deadly disease.
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