Cholera: A Major Emergency

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Cholera: A Major Emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared cholera a major public health emergency after the number of patients increased worldwide. It is necessary to take immediate action to stop the spread of the disease. The cholera situation in Thailand has outbreaks of the disease intermittently in some areas, but no deaths have reporte. The main prevention measures are improving the water and sanitation systems to be clean. Including vaccination, to prevent the spread.

Infectious disease of the intestines caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.

This bacterium produces a toxin called cholera toxin. This toxin stimulates the intestines to release large amounts of water and salt, causing severe diarrhea and dehydration. It can spread quickly through the consumption of contaminated water or food. It is common in areas where sanitation is poor. Where water is not properly manage.

Causes and factors of cholera cause by consuming water or food contaminated with Vibrio cholerae, such as unclean drinking water, undercooked food, contaminate seafood, such as raw or undercooked seafood from contaminated water sources, poor hygiene, and contact with contaminated feces. Especially in areas with poor sanitation, such as outdoor defecation and contaminated water sources. These causes are the main factors that cause cholera. In addition, risk factors that increase the chance of infection found, such as being in an endemic area, eating food and drinking water. That may be contaminated in risk areas, including groups of people with low immunity, such as young children. The elderly, or people with underlying diseases.

Symptoms of choleraCholera can range from having no symptoms.

All to severe symptoms such as severe diarrhea, watery stools, and possibly vomiting. This causes the body to rapidly become dehydrated, แทงบอล UFABET ราคาดีที่สุด ไม่มีขั้นต่ำ with a rapid heart rate, low blood pressure, and in severe cases, shock. In addition, some infected people who have mild or no symptoms can still spread the disease. The main treatment for cholera is to prevent dehydration, replace fluids and electrolytes lost through diarrhea and vomiting, and eliminate the bacteria from the body. 

  • Providing oral rehydration solution to replace lost fluids and electrolytes.
  • Use of antibiotics to reduce the duration of illness

Guidelines for infection prevention

  • Wash your hands thoroughly, both before eating and after using the restroom.
  • Drink clean water that has boiled or through an efficient water filter.
  • Avoid using ice that is not made from clean water.
  • Eat freshly cooked, clean food.
  • Dispose of waste properly and completely to prevent it from becoming a breeding ground for flies.
  • Avoid consuming street food and water in risk areas. You should carry bottled water with you.
  • If you have diarrhea, drink plenty of fluids and take an oral rehydration solution.
  • Vaccination against cholera for people who need to enter areas where the disease is endemic