History
What is the name of the physician who traced cholera back to a handle of a water pump
John Snow
What are the symptoms of cholera
Vomiting, diarrhea, cramping, potential death
True or False: Cholera is transmitted through skin to skin contact
False
How many cholera pandemics have there been
7
What is the name of the bacteria that causes cholera infection
Vibrio cholerae
How is cholera spread
Poor sanitation
Poor water systems
Eating or drinking contaminated items
Where did cholera originate from
India
What two toxins does cholera produce
O1 and O139
What blood type is more at risk for cholera
Blood type O
When was the first cholera outbreak in North America
1832
The cholera toxin is released in what major organ
Small intestine
What are the treatments for cholera
Rehydration, oral rehydration therapy, in some cases antibiotics