Cholera can kill you within hours if left untreated: How to recognize the symptoms and protect yourself

Cholera is a deadly disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, associated with poor sanitation and limited access to clean water. But it has also been found in seemingly clean places, including affluent neighborhoods, hotels and restaurants with poor hygiene practices such as handling food with dirty hands and using contaminated water to wash utensils and prepare food.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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