Cholera Flashcards
1
Q
What causes cholera?
A
Vibrio cholera
2
Q
How is cholera transmitted?
A
Contaminated food
Undercooked seafood
Contaminated water
By contaminated human feces
3
Q
Describe the vibrio cholera bacteria
A
Gram negative
Comma shaped
One pole flagella
Pilli
4
Q
Signs and symptoms
A
Vomiting of clear fluid Diarrhea ( rice water ) Sunken eyes Dry mouth Dehydration symptoms BP decrease Muscle weakness Muscle cramps
5
Q
What kind of diarrhea is seen in cholera ?
A
Rice water diarrhea
Sometimes with a fishy smell
6
Q
Prevention of cholera
A
Water purification
Sterilization
Hygiene measures
Sewage management
7
Q
What vaccine is available and recommended for cholera ?
A
an oral attenuated live vaccine called Vaxchora
Dukoral and shanchol in third world countries.
8
Q
Common side effect of cholera vaccine
A
Abdominal pain and diarrhea
9
Q
Who can be resistant to cholera ?
A
Some people with cystic fibrosis mutation
