Question 1

can fowl cholera be treated by oral rehydration slts?

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Fowl Cholera: Not being a veterinarian - I am not quite sure.  Some strains of Vibrio cholerae cause cholera in human beings.  Fowl Cholera does not. "Fowl cholera is a contagious, bacterial disease that affects domestic and wild birds worldwide."  REF:   http://www.merckvetmanual.com/poultry/fowl-cholera/overview-of-fowl-cholera

Question 2

do we have cholera in the u.s.?

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CHOLERA IN US: No there has not been any reported cases of cholera in us for few years.

Question 3

what sort of disease is cholera?

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Bacterial infection: Cholera is caused by a bacterium, vibrio cholerae.  Infections results in severe profuse watery diarrhea and may cause death from dehydration.  The bacterium is usually transmiited through water or food.

Question 4

what is the symptoms of cholera?

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Watery diarrhea: Cholera causes variable amount of watery (rice water) diarrhea which can be severe enough to cause rapid dehydration.  Vomiting can occur but fever is not prominent.

Question 5

in what countries is cholera found?

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Cholera: According to WHO -more recent outbreaks of cholera have included: South-East Africa (Mozambique &amp; Somalia),  Americas (Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti &amp; Mexico), Afghanistan (Badakhshan province), Africa (Angola, Burundi, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo &amp; Nigeria. &gt;

Question 6

is it possible to have cholera in us?

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Not likely!: It's theoretically possible, but you'd be front page news.  Cholera outbreaks rarely go unnoticed, and it would be big news if it happened in the U.S., given that the last major outbreak occurred in 1910.

Question 7

what are the causes of cholera in modern age?

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Same as always: The organism...Vibrio cholera, usually serotype o1, spread thru contaminated water.

Question 8

what are the symptoms for cholera in americans?

Accepted Answer

Same as in anyone: Acute watery (rice water) diarrhea, sometimes with vomitnr, not much fever.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of cholera i should be looking for?

Accepted Answer

Vomiting, diarrhea: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea are the symptoms. The problem arises when pt can't keep down antibiotics protracting the illness. Hand washing is very important to interrupt spread.

Question 10

is cholera fatal?

Accepted Answer

If not treated: It's often fatal  unless treated with aggressive rehydration.  The cause of death is massive and rapid dehydration.

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