Causes
Symptoms
Treatment & Prevention
Miscellaneous
100
What is the name of the bacteria that causes cholera?
Vibrio cholerae
100
T or F : Vomitting is not a symptom of Cholera
False, Vomitting is one of the symptoms of Cholera
100
How do we prevent cholera from spreading through feces?
by having good hygiene and sanitation
100
How is cholera commonly spread?
Through contaminated food and water
200
What is the name of the toxin released by the cholera-causing bacteria?
Cholera toxin or choleragen
200
What is the most common and severe symptom of cholera?
Severe "Watery" Diarrhea
200
ORS is the solution used to treat cholera. What is the Indonesian term for ORS?
Oralit
200
Which continent has the most cases of cholera?
Africa
300
Which part/organ of the digestive system does the cholera-causing bacteria primarily infect?
Small intestine
300
What can result from rapid loss of body fluids in cholera patients?
Dehydration
300
Briefly explain how ORS work.
it quickly replaces lost fluids and electrolytes due to diarrhea and dehydration
300
Has Louis ever experienced cholera?
No 😊
400
What do you call the tail-like structure found in the cholera-causing bacteria?
Flagellum
400
Name another common Indonesian term for cholera (Hint: It's a combined word from the two main symptoms of cholera.)
Muntaber (muntah dan berak)
400
IV therapy is another way to treat cholera. What does 'IV' stands for? Spell the word by its letters.
intravenous
400
In which country was cholera first discovered? (Hint: it's NOT in Africa)
India