THE CAUSES AND EFFECT OF CHOLERA DURING RAINY SEASON
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Cholera is an infection of the small intestine that is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae 01 and 0139( Riyan 2004 & WHO 2010). The main symptoms are profuse watery diarrhea and vomiting. Transmission is primarily through consuming contaminated drinking water or food. The severity of the diarrhea and vomiting can lead to rapid dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. Every year there is ...
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