Cholera: the green book, chapter 14
Cholera immunisation information for public health professionals, including updates.
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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.
Last updated 11 December 2013 + show all updates
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Chapter updated as shown in 'Update patch to Chapter 14: 5 December 2013'.
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First published.