Other symptoms include vomiting, extreme thirst, fatigue, muscle cramps, dizziness "and the severe dehydration that can lead to death within hours without prompt treatment," says Nagata.Indeed ...

Cholera is an infectious disease from contaminated food or water that can cause severe dehydration and death if untreated. Learn about its causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment options.

As Nigeria battles multiple public health threats, cholera, an age-old waterborne infection, has remained a recurring problem. Over 1,300 suspected cases and 34 deaths have been reported across 30 ...

Most people infected with cholera do not develop any symptoms. For those who do, they will feel a lot like they have food poisoning, complete with diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. In most cases ...

A cholera outbreak has been confirmed in Elegu town council, a bustling border town in Amuru district, northern Uganda. The ...

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health authorities have confirmed an outbreak of cholera in Elegu Town Council, in Amuru ...

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A team from the civic body collected water samples from the flat where the youth, Afroze Ahmed Khan, lives. The team also ...

A sacred pilgrimage ended up in the toilet for several travelers earlier this year. Health officials in Europe have reported an outbreak of superbug cholera traced back to tainted holy water ...

Cholera causes diarrhea and vomiting and can lead to dehydration and even death. The cholera germ is found mostly in faeces and is common in developing countries where hygiene and sanitation are poor.

To truly fight cholera outbreaks, though, there needs to be sustained investment in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). Cases of cholera have surged globally after the pandemic, according to ...