Cholera - Wikipedia
It was not until the 1830s that the name for severe yellow diarrhea changed in English from "cholera" to "cholera morbus" to differentiate it from what was then known as "Asiatic cholera", …
Cholera morbus Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of CHOLERA MORBUS is gastrointestinal illness characterized by cramps, diarrhea, and sometimes vomiting.
Cholera - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Dec 9, 2022 · Cholera is a bacterial disease usually spread through contaminated water. Cholera causes severe diarrhea and dehydration. Left untreated, cholera can be fatal within hours, …
Cholera: Causes and How It Spreads | Cholera | CDC
People can get cholera by drinking water or eating food contaminated with cholera bacteria. Cholera can spread quickly in areas where sewage and drinking water aren't adequately …
Historical Epidemiology of the Second Cholera Pandemic: …
Cholera is an infectious diarrhoeal disease caused by Vibrio cholerae. The earliest western record of cholera dates back to at least 16 th century, when cases were observed in India [1], but …
Cholera: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention - Cleveland Clinic
Oct 25, 2024 · Cholera is a disease you get from bacteria (Vibrio cholerae) in contaminated shellfish or water. It can cause mild or severe watery diarrhea that can quickly lead to life …
Cholera Morbus (Concept Id: C0206151) - National Center for ...
Cholera morbus refers to acute GASTROENTERITIS occurring in summer or autumn; characterized by severe cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting.
Cholera - History of Medicine - Library Guides at UChicago
Jul 29, 2024 · A medical and topographical history of the cholera morbus, including the mode of prevention and treatment. ... With a report read at the Royal Academy of Medicine, at Paris, …
Diagnosis, Management, and Future Control of Cholera - PMC
Cholera, caused by Vibrio cholerae, persists in developing countries due to inadequate access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene. There are approximately 4 million cases and 143,000 …
"cholera." With Asiatic cholera apparently first reaching England in late 1831, there was considerable argument among both physicians and the general public as to whether it was a …