MEDICINE
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
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education of the citizens about the spread of the disease.
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routine vaccination by local health authorities
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treatment of water supplies and seperate sewage treatment
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treatment of water to control mosquitoes
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Detailed explanation-1: -Cholera is rarely seen in industrialized countries due to proper sanitation systems.
Detailed explanation-2: -If a chlorine treatment product is not available, boiling is an effective way to make water safe. Bring your water to a rolling boil for 1 minute. Note: Boiled water is at risk for re-contamination if not stored and used safely.
Detailed explanation-3: -Cholera is an acute diarrheal illness caused by infection of the intestine with Vibrio cholerae bacteria. People can get sick when they swallow food or water contaminated with cholera bacteria. The infection is often mild or without symptoms, but can sometimes be severe and life-threatening.
Detailed explanation-4: -A person can get cholera by drinking water or eating food contaminated with cholera bacteria. In an epidemic, the source of the contamination is usually the feces of an infected person that contaminates water or food. The disease can spread rapidly in areas with inadequate treatment of sewage and drinking water.