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What type of disease is Cholera
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An acute bacterial enteric disease
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What are the S/S of Cholera
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Profuse painless watery stool (rice-water stool), nausea and profuse vomitting
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What type of organism causes Chloera
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El Tor Biotype
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What are the two main strains of Cholera
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O1 and O139
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What transport medium should be used if no medical resources are immediately available
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Cary Blair transport medium
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Epidemics and pandemics are stronlgy linked to what 4 reasons
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consumption of unsafe water, poor hygiene, poor sanitation and crowded living conditions
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What is the incubation period of Cholera
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From a few hours to 5 days. Usually 2-3 days.
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Cholera occurs more often in persons with what blood group
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Blood group O
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What two medications are most effective against Cholera
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Tetracycline and Doxycycline
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What medication can be given for strains resistant to Tetracycline (V. Cholrae O1)
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Furazolidone
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What sample is usually the best for diagnosing V. Cholerae
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Stool
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What is the cornerstone for Cholera treatment
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Timely and adequate rehydration
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