CLINICAL MEDICINE

Detailed explanation-1: -Cholera can cause dehydration, which can be deadly if not properly treated. With timely rehydration therapy, more than 99% of cholera patients will survive. That’s why rehydration is the most important treatment for cholera.

Detailed explanation-2: -ORT is the preferred treatment for fluid and electrolyte loss due to diarrhea caused by gastroenteritis in children with mild to moderate dehydration. ORT is used to treat gastroenteritis‐induced hypovolemia independent of age, causative agent, or initial sodium content.

Detailed explanation-3: -Oral or intravenous hydration is the primary treatment for cholera. In conjunction with hydration, treatment with antibiotics is recommended for severely ill patients. It is also recommended for patients who have severe or some dehydration and continue to pass a large volume of stool during rehydration treatment.