Cholera Flashcards
0
Q
What toxin is involved with cholera
A
Exotoxins
1
Q
Description of fecal matter of cholera infected person
A
Rice water stools (flecked with mucous)
2
Q
What is the effect of cholera on your intestine
A
Secrete high amount of Cl and H2O into your intestine
Making it hypertonic inside your intestine
3
Q
How long does it take cholera to kill an adult and child
A
12 hr to kill adult
6 hr to kill kid
