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    Cholera: A Global

    Health Threat
    Cholera, a deadly waterborne illness, poses a serious threat to
    public health worldwide. This presentation explores the history,
    causes, symptoms, treatment, prevention, and ongoing challenges
    in combating this devastating disease.

    IK
    by Iryna Krushenytska
    The History of Cholera
    Ancient Origins Global Spread

    Evidence suggests cholera may have existed for The disease rapidly spread globally, causing numerous
    centuries, with early documented outbreaks dating pandemics throughout the 19th and 20th centuries.
    back to ancient India.
    Causes and
    Transmission of
    Cholera
    Vibrio cholerae Contaminated
    Bacteria Water
    Cholera is caused by The bacteria is spread
    infection with the through contaminated
    bacterium Vibrio cholerae. water and food sources.

    Fecal-Oral Route
    Transmission occurs via the fecal-oral route, often due to
    inadequate sanitation.
    Symptoms and
    Diagnosis of Cholera
    Diarrhea Vomiting
    A key symptom is profuse, Vomiting can also occur,
    watery diarrhea, often leading to further
    described as "rice water dehydration.
    stool."

    Dehydration Diagnosis
    Severe dehydration is a Diagnosis is typically made
    major complication of through stool samples and
    cholera and can be life- examining the symptoms.
    threatening.
    Treating Cholera:
    Rehydration and
    Antibiotics

    Oral Rehydration Antibiotics


    Therapy (ORT)
    Antibiotics can help shorten the
    ORT, using a mixture of salts duration of the illness and
    and sugar, is crucial for reduce the risk of
    replacing lost fluids. complications.
    Preventing Cholera:
    Improving Water,
    Sanitation, and Hygiene
    1 Safe Water
    Ensuring access to clean and safe drinking water is paramount.

    2 Improved Sanitation
    Proper sanitation systems help prevent the spread of cholera
    bacteria.

    3 Hand Hygiene
    Washing hands frequently with soap and water is essential.
    Cholera Outbreaks
    Around the World
    Africa
    Africa remains heavily impacted by cholera outbreaks,
    with ongoing challenges.

    South Asia
    South Asia also experiences significant cholera
    outbreaks, particularly during monsoon seasons.

    Latin America
    Latin America has also faced cholera outbreaks, though
    less frequent than in other regions.
    The Importance of Global Cooperation in
    Combating Cholera

    Collaboration
    1

    Resource Sharing
    2
    Sharing resources and expertise is vital for effective cholera control.

    Capacity Building
    3
    Supporting developing countries to strengthen their health systems is essential.

    Sustainable Solutions
    4 Long-term solutions are needed to address the underlying causes of
    cholera.

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