Guidance

Cholera: the green book, chapter 14

Cholera immunisation information for public health professionals.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 20 March 2013
• Last updated: 1 August 2024 — See all updates

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Cholera: the green book, chapter 14

https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/factsheet/109/the-green-book-travel-chapters

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Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal illness caused by the gram-negative bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Following colonisation of the small bowel, V. cholerae produces an enterotoxin that causes secretion of fluid and electrolytes and leads to painless, watery diarrhoea. Cholera is characterised by the sudden onset of profuse, watery stools with occasional vomiting.

This chapter is available to view or download from the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC).

Published 20 March 2013
Last updated 1 August 2024 + show all updates

1. 1 August 2024

   Added link to chapter on NaTHNaC website.

2. 11 December 2013

   Chapter updated as shown in 'Update patch to Chapter 14: 5 December 2013'.

3. 20 March 2013

   First published.