Cholera Flashcards
In what year did a major cholera outbreak occur in Europe?
A major cholera outbreak occurred in Europe in 1838.
True or False: Cholera is primarily transmitted through contaminated water.
True.
What are the primary symptoms of cholera?
The primary symptoms of cholera include severe diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration.
Which continent was significantly affected by the cholera outbreak in 1838?
Europe.
What role did sanitation play in the spread of cholera during the 1838 outbreak?
Poor sanitation conditions contributed to the rapid spread of cholera.
Multiple Choice: What was a common treatment for cholera during the 1838 outbreak? A) Antibiotics B) Rehydration C) Surgery D) Vaccination
B) Rehydration.
What public health measures were implemented to combat the cholera outbreak in 1838?
Measures included improving water quality and sanitation, and public awareness campaigns.
True or False: Cholera can be fatal if left untreated.
True.
What was the fatality rate of untreated cholera during the 1838 outbreak?
The fatality rate of untreated cholera can be as high as 50%.
Fill in the blank: Cholera is often associated with __________, which involves a significant loss of fluids.
Diarrhea.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a misconception about cholera in the 1838 outbreak? A) It was caused by bad air B) It was a waterborne disease C) It was a hereditary condition D) It could be treated with herbal remedies
A) It was caused by bad air.
What is one long-term effect of the cholera outbreaks of the 19th century?
Increased focus on public health infrastructure and sanitation.
True or False: The cholera bacterium can survive in saltwater.
True.
What was the impact of the cholera outbreak on urban populations in 1838?
Urban populations experienced high mortality rates and panic due to the outbreak.
What role did the government play in response to the cholera outbreak in 1838?
Governments began to implement health policies and improve sanitation standards.
Multiple Choice: Which group was most at risk during the cholera outbreak? A) Wealthy individuals B) Children C) The elderly D) All of the above
D) All of the above.
What is the primary mode of transmission for cholera?
Through ingestion of contaminated food or water.
True or False: There was an effective vaccine for cholera available during the 1838 outbreak.
False.
What was a significant consequence of the cholera outbreak for medical science?
It spurred advancements in microbiology and the understanding of infectious diseases.
Fill in the blank: __________ was a major city affected by the cholera outbreak in 1838.
London.
What was one of the key findings that emerged from studying cholera outbreaks?
The importance of clean drinking water and proper sanitation in preventing disease.
John Snow
1854 links cholera to water using research and observation
He broke the water pump handle to see what would happen
Edwin Chadwick
- 1840 begins a national investigation
- Publishes his report in 1842
- He wants cleaner towns and inspired the
- Sanitary reform movement
- Diseases caused by bad air
- Death by filth is more common than wars
- 1844 health of towns association was set up
