Cholera

Cholera is an acute infection of the small intestine by Vibrio cholerae, which produces a toxin that causes severe watery diarrhea, which in turn lead to dehydration, oliguria and circulatory collapse. An infection typically occurs through contaminated water or seafood. The diagnosis is made by the cultural detection of pathogens or serologically. The treatment consists of an intensive fluid and electrolyte replacement plus doxycycline. The causative agent V. cholerae serogroups…