What does Vibrio cholera cause?
A type of bacteria called Vibrio cholerae causes cholera infection. The deadly effects of the disease are the result of a toxin the bacteria make in the small intestine. The toxin causes the body to purge huge amounts of water. This leads to diarrhea and a rapid loss of fluids and salts.
How is Vibrio cholerae transmitted?
It is spread by eating or drinking food or water contaminated by the feces (poop) of an infected person. This occurs more often in underdeveloped countries lacking proper water supplies and sewage disposal. It is not likely that cholera is spread directly from one person to another.
What is the treatment for Vibrio cholerae?
Rehydration therapy, which includes oral rehydration solution (ORS), is the most important treatment for cholera. If you think you or a family member might have cholera, start drinking ORS and get medical attention immediately.
What are the characteristics of Vibrio cholerae?
CHARACTERISTICS: Vibrio cholerae is a gram negative, non-spore forming, curved rod that is oxidase positive 1 2 3. It is very motile and has a single polar flagellum 1. The bacterium is 1- 3 µm by 0.5-0.8 µm, is a facultative anaerobe and is part of the Vibronaceae family 1 3.
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