Causes:
The infection is first caused by a bacterium called Vibrio cholerae. Unfortunately, the disease has dangerous effects in which a dominant toxin called CTX is produced by the bacteria located in the small intestine. Furthermore, the CTX secures itself onto the walls of the intestine and hinders the normal flow of chloride and sodium. Moreover, this causes the body to emit large quantities of water that will in turn cause diarrhea and a loss of electrolytes. Not to mention, the main cause of cholera is contaminated water supplies. Additionally, common sources of cholera include grains, seafood, fruits, and vegetables.
Symptoms:
Muscle cramps or leg cramps, shock, watery diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, nausea, coma
Treatment:
Immediate treatment is required to treat the cholera disease because the disease could cause fatal illness or even death if left untreated for many hours. A form of treatment include infusion of intravenous fluids. In addition, another form of treatment include antibiotics such as a single dose of doxycycline or azithromycin have proven to be effective in killing the bacteria. Furthermore, rehydration could be form of treatment to replenish the lost of electrolytes and fluids in the body through oral rehydration salts. Not to mention, zinc supplements are also helpful in shortening the length of diarrhea in children diagnosed with the cholera disease.
Reference: http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/cholera-faq
http://www.medicinenet.com/cholera/article.htm
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