Question 1

is cholera caused only by the bacterium vibrio?

Accepted Answer

You are correct: The famous traveler's diarrhea is caused by the bug vibrio cholerae...
Cholera can be endemic, epidemic, or pandemic...It is a rather important disease.
Take precaution if you travel. Consult your doc. Check cdc.Gov web site before traveling etc...
Good luck.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of vibrio cholera?

Accepted Answer

Watery diarrhea: Many people infected with the cholera bacillus have no symptoms but when symptoms occur the disease is manifest by watery ( rice water ) stools, sometimes with vomiting and little fever.

Question 3

is vibrio parahaemolyticus infection painful?

Accepted Answer

V.parahemolyticus: V.Parahemolyticus is often associated with a history of seafood ingestion or wounds in sea water. Unfortunately, conventional antibiotic therapy does not shorten the course of hemolytic or dysenteric illness (painful for some). As in all diarrheal diseases, the key is adequate rehydration. If diarrhea persists more than 5 days, patients may benefit from treatment with tetracycline or a quinolone.

Question 4

what kind of pills or treatment can somebody get for vibrio parahaemolyticus infection?

Accepted Answer

V. parahemolyticus: Vibrio parahemolyticus is often associated with a history of seafood ingestion or wounds in sea water.  Unfortunately, conventional antibiotic therapy does not shorten the course of hemolytic or dysenteric illness.  As in all diarrheal diseases, the key is provision of adequate rehydration. If diarrhea persists more than 5 days, patients may benefit from treatment with tetracycline or a quinolone.

Question 5

at my last check up, i forgot to tell the doctor about vibrio parahaemolyticus infection.  is that ok?

Accepted Answer

Let your doctor know: It is always good policy to, and most physicians welcome when you, express medical concerns.  Never hesitate to communicate with your doctor--he needs to hear from you.  The two most important pieces of information upon which a physician bases his diagnosis and treatment plan is 1) patient history and 2) physical exam.  Thanks in advance for helping us help you, so call or e-mail him/her soon.

Question 6

what are some of the non-drug treatments for cholera?

Accepted Answer

The non drug treatments for Cholera include::   IV hydration, Rehydration solution, Supportive care.

Question 7

if you keep a patient hydrated, will their antibiodies eventually kill cholera on their own?

Accepted Answer

Usually: Per the CDC- "With prompt rehydration, fewer than 1% of cholera patients die." REF:  https://www.cdc.gov/cholera/general/index.html. Oral and intravenous hydration is the key to treatment. Antibiotics can help to shorten the course of illness.

Question 8

do we have cholera in the u.s.?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

how does cholera spread among humans?

Accepted Answer

Contaminated water: Cholera bacteria are passed by swallowing them. Almost always it occurs when feces of infected people contaminates drinking water. With normal hygiene in the home and in your community, you are not at risk of cholera.

Question 10

what is the cause of cholera in south asia?

Accepted Answer

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

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