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"Vibrio Cholerae." //Vibrio Cholerae //. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Aug. 2012. .


 * 1) Cholerae- severe diarrheal disease.
 * 2) Caused by bacteria Vibrio Cholerae.
 * 3) It is transmitted to humans through food or water.
 * 4) Considered one of the most rapidly fatal diseases known.
 * 5) Without treatment, someone who experiences the symptoms will likely die in two or three hours.
 * 6) Starts with liquid stool, leading to shock, and possibly death.
 * 7) Because of the stool being released, gallons of protein-free liquid will be lost in a day or so.
 * 8) Loss of fluid leads to dehydration, acidosis, and shock.
 * 9) The stool is covered in flakes of mucus and epithelial cells, containing a large amount of vibrios.
 * 10) Loss of potassium ions may lead to cardiac issues or circulatory failure.
 * 11) To treat the disease, one gets quick replacements of fluid and ions that were lost.
 * 12) One is then given isotonic maintanainence solution until the diarrhea ends.
 * 13) Glucose may be added orally, eliminating the need for sterility and IV administraition.
 * 14) Just by doing this, someone who has death on the tip of their tongue could be healed instantly.
 * 15) Most antibodies wont affect the disease other than shortening the duration of the diarrea.

http://textbookofbacteriology.net/cholera.html