What Factors Can Cause a Cholera Epidemic?

Cholera is an acute intestinal infectious disease caused by Vibrio cholerae. It is one of the international quarantine infectious diseases, and it is also a Class A infectious disease regulated by China. It can cause epidemics, outbreaks and pandemics. The clinical features are severe diarrhea, vomiting, a large amount of jellyfish-like excreta, water and electrolyte disturbances, and peripheral circulation failure. Acute renal failure can be complicated by severe shock.

Cholera outbreak

Cholera is an acute intestinal infectious disease. Symptoms include watery diarrhea. If left untreated, it can cause severe dehydration and death in a short time. ^[2]

Late 2004

Five million people in Ethiopia are at risk from cholera due to prolonged drought and inadequate sanitation. ^[2]

The Ethiopian Institute of Public Health said the cholera outbreak was caused by a Vibrio species. Infected people are mainly concentrated in the capital Addis Ababa, as well as in Amhara, Oromia, Tiguri and other regions. ^[2]

Pay attention to hygiene, avoid shaking hands and unnecessary gatherings, pay attention to boiling water, avoid eating cold food, etc., and take further positive measures to prevent infection. ^[1]