Cholera wk10 Flashcards
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Cholera Causative Agent
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Vibrio cholera, curved alkali and salt tolerant gram negative rod
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Cholera Symptoms
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Massive diarrhea, vomiting and muscle cramps
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Cholera Pathogenesis
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Exotoxins causes massive secretion of water and electrolytes by intestinal epithelium and leads to dehydration and shock
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Cholera Epidemiology
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Ingestion fecally contaminated food/water.Natural sources associated with marine life crustaceans.
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Cholera PT
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Purification of water, hand washing, vaccination.
Treatment:rehydration electrolytes and glucose
