Cholera

Cholera

1. What

   • Cholera is a bacterial infection caused by drinking contaminated water or eating food that has been in contact with contaminated water.  The water is usually contaminated by Feacal matter. 
   • Acute Bacterial Infection
   • Preventable

2. Where

   • Sub Saharan Africa
     • South & SE Asia
       • The Middle East
         • Central America

3. Symptoms

   • Severe Diarrhoea
     • Weakness & Fatigue
   • Severe Vomitting
     • Sunken Eyes
       • Blue/Grey Skin
   • Dehydration
     • Leading to Shock
       • Fatal in some Cases

4. History

   • Hits London at various times but main outbreaks in 1832, 41 & 54. Spread along major waterways and made worse by overcrowded and unsanitary housing and living conditions. 
   • 1817 Ganges India:
     • From Ganges India. From Bacterium Vibrio Cholera (V.Cholera) Kills 100k-120k per year. Source WHO. 5-6 million non fatal cases per annum. 
   • John Snow
     • Discovered the cause of an outbreak of Cholera in London in the late 18th Century. 

5. Water Bourne

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