Difference between revisions of "Cholera"

Latest revision as of 16:23, 4 December 2022

Intestinal ailment common in areas of poor sanitation.

Incubation: 1 day.
Contagious: Victims may spread the disease, by re-contaminating their environment throughout the course of the disease.
Symptoms: Fever, Abdomenal pain, and Diarhea.

Cureability: Highly likely, although if the environmental vector for this disease is not addressed reinfection is likely.
General: Replacing fluids, and practicing good hygiene.
Medicinal: Gastric medicines with antibiotics.

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 ==Contagion==
-;Virulence: <!--contagion index: 1 - very low to 5 - extreme-->
+;Virulence:Highly contagious
-;Vector(s):<!--known sources and means of contagion-->
+;Vector(s):Contaminated food or drink.
-;Prevention: <!--known means of reducing/preventing contagion-->
+;Prevention:Good sanitation, washing of hands.
 ==Course==
-;Incubation:<!--period from contraction to first symptoms-->
+;Incubation:1 day.
-;Contagious:<!--period for which a victim is contagious, may begin or end before symptoms arise-->
+;Contagious:Victims may spread the disease, by re-contaminating their environment throughout the course of the disease.
-;Symptoms: <!--symptoms of infection-->
+;Symptoms:Fever, Abdomenal pain, and Diarhea.
 ==Treatment==
-;Cureability: <!--recovery index 1-unlikely to 5-almost certain
+;Cureability:Highly likely, although if the environmental vector for this disease is not addressed reinfection is likely.
-;General: <!--applicable general treaments, such as rest, and fluids-->
+;General:Replacing fluids, and practicing good hygiene.
-;Medicinal: <!--applicable medicines, type, dosages, and course of administration-->
+;Medicinal:Gastric medicines with antibiotics.
-;Surgical: <!--surgical treatments if required-->
-;Magical: <!--magical treatments if required-->
 ==Stories==