Question 1

what are the symptoms of having vibrio cholerae?

Accepted Answer

Bad diarrhea: Severe, profuse, high volume, watery diarrhea.

Question 2

how can vibrio cholerae survive the acidic ph of the stomach?

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Not well: The organism is killed by stomach acid so those with diminished levels of gastric acid are more susceptible.  If you ingest enough, some danger through.

Question 3

can you tell me how cholera (vibrio cholerae) attack human body systems?

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Diarrhea/ dehydrates: Cholera is an intestinal  bacterial infection by Vibrio cholerae.  Contaminated water. Is often the source of infection. It can lead to severe watery diarrhea,dehydration &amp; potentially to death.

Question 4

what would have a greater chance at creating an endemic in the u.s.: vibrio cholerae or etec?

Accepted Answer

Definitely E. coli: There is no cholera here in the United States, thanks in part to our excellent water and sewer systems, so there's very little chance of any type of outbreak. Usually where you see cholera outbreaks are in areas of civil war (like Yemen right now) or after a huge disaster like Haiti a few years ago from the earthquake. E. coli is much more common in the USA, and there are different types-like ETEC

Question 5

is vibrio cholerae cholera a permanent disease to have? does it stay and cause continual in the body for life? does treatment cure vibrio cholerae?

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Not permanent: Cholera is a diarrheal illness caused by the bacteria Vibrio cholerae. It runs it course over 1-2 weeks, then clears up. The amount of fluid loss through severe diarrhea is what makes it dangerous, but once it clears up, the problem is over. There is no chronic infection and asymptomatic people don't carry V. cholerae. If you are healthy or have recovered from cholera, no worries!

Question 6

what exactly is vibrio parahaemolyticus?

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A bacterium: V. Parahaemolyticus is found in warm ocean water and is classically transmitted to humans by eating raw shellfish, especially oysters.  The finding of this organism in sea water or shellfish
does not at all imply sewage contamination.  Because of global warming, oysters harvested as far north as alaska have acquired the organism where in the past it was mostly gulf of mexico shellfish.

Question 7

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 8

where can i come into contact with vibrio vulnificus?

Accepted Answer

Water and oysters: Eating raw or inadequately cooked oysters and wound infection from contamination water.

Question 9

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 10

how long after a gastric sleeve can i use  a vibrio power machine?

Accepted Answer

used it before ?: If you used it before you can resume your full activities by 6 wk in a uncomplicated case, speak to your doctor for guidance. May advise you to do exercises to tone up your muscles.

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