Cholera Informative Speech

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Have you ever had explosive diarrhea? Have you been feeling dehydrated? Was it because you drank unclean water? Well I have the solution for you! You may have a disease called cholera. Cholera is a bacterial disease that is in the small intestine. It is caused by the bacterium Vibrio Cholera. This bacteria releases a toxin that causes an increased amount of water to be released by the cells that line the intestine. This increased amount of water causes severe diarrhea. Cholera causes severe dehydration. Foodborne outbreaks have been caused by contaminated seafood brought to the United States by travelers. The infection is often mild, but can be severe. About three to five million cases and over one hundred thousand deaths occur every year! …show more content…

You can get cholera by drinking water of eating food like uncooked shellfish, that has been contaminated with the cholera bacterium. Most cases of cholera are in areas with poor water treatment like Africa or India. People just drink from the creek without boiling the water first and then ingest the bacterium. Although you cannot get infected by touching someone with the disease, you can get it by coming in contact with an infected person’s feces or their water and food. GROSS!
How do I know if I have cholera? Symptoms of Cholera can begin as soon as a few hours or as long as five days. Symptoms are often mild, but it is important to get help as soon as possible. If it is left untreated, it can be fatal in a matter of hours, even in healthy people. If you are vomiting, have watery diarrhea, or leg cramps, you might have cholera. You might also experience abdominal cramps, dry mouth, dry skin, thirst, glassy or sunken eyes, no tears, low urine, and unusual tiredness. You may also have an overall dehydrated and/or tired

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