EP MICROBIOLOGY:W/DISEASES BY..-MOD.ACC
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Author: BAUMAN
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Chapter 9, Problem 7CT
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Measures to be taken by the health care professionals to avoid the outbreak of cholera during natural disaster.
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Cholera can be epidemic as well pandemic. Vibrio cholera is the causative agent in the outbreak of cholera. People will suffer from watery diarrhea, muscle cramps, and vomiting. Tiredness due to dehydration is one of the familiar symptoms of cholera. Advance cases of cholera can lead to death.
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