What disease is cholera? How terrible is this virus?

Cholera is a Class A infectious disease, mainly caused by Vibrio cholerae. After being infected with this disease, it needs to be strictly controlled. This virus is terrible. After infection, it can be divided into three periods, namely, vomiting period and dehydration weakness period. According to everyone's physical condition, it can be divided into three grades: light, medium and heavy. Because it is an infectious disease, all organs may be affected. There is a chance to be cured after treatment, but it is also possible to be reinfected. Cholera actually appeared in ancient times and was triggered in the industrial age. Later, sewage and drinking water were specially treated. In recent decades, cholera has been controlled in China, but it still exists in some areas such as Southeast Asia.

At 9: 30 pm on July 9, a cholera case was suspected in Wuhan University. After the local government learned the situation, it immediately started the disposal work. At present, the case has been sent to Wuhan University Hospital. According to the feedback from the CDC, the student was negative in COVID-19 test and positive in serum agglutination test O 139, which can be diagnosed as cholera. After treatment, the students' condition was gradually controlled. By July 10, the relevant departments had investigated more than 260 key personnel and found no new cases.

What are the symptoms after cholera infection?

The common symptom is diarrhea, which is mild or moderate in the early stage. After more than 10 days of infection, it will show more serious symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and dehydration. Diarrhea is not accompanied by abdominal pain, and the stool is muddy or watery, which will turn into rice washing water or meat washing water in the later stage. And the frequency of defecation is increasing day by day, reaching more than ten times a day. If left untreated, you will probably die of dehydration.

The best way to prevent cholera is to talk about hygiene. Gloves must be worn when cleaning vomit and feces. After cleaning, wash with disinfectant, keep the drinking water clean and hygienic, and don't drink raw water and drinks of unknown origin.